High-fiber High-fiber Diet and Branched Chain Aminoacids. Impact on Nutritional Status and Complications in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
High-fiber High-fiber Diet and Branched Chain Aminoacids. Impact on Nutritional Status and Complications in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Malnutrition is a frequent complication in patients with liver cirrhosis. Most patients have decreased dietary intake due to ascites, hepatic encephalopathy and pro-inflammatory cytokines.
We hypothesized that branched chain aminoacids can improve nutritional status and delay episodes of hepatic encephalopathy
Inclusion Criteria:
Ambulatory patients Patients with confirmed diagnose of liver cirrhosis Patients classified as Child-Pugh A or Child Pugh B
Exclusion Criteria:
Acute or chronic renal failure Pregnancy Overt hepatic encephalopathy