Effect of Non-alcoholic Beer in Cirrhosis

Effect of a Multifactorial Intervention (Non-alcoholic Beer, Diet and Exercise) on Endothelial Function, Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Patients With Cirrhosis

The implementation of nutritional strategies targeting several variables at once could benefit patients with cirrhosis. Non-alcoholic beer has different compounds derived from hops that exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and nutritional properties. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of diet + exercise and non-alcoholic beer on nutritional status, endothelial function and quality of life in patients with cirrhosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Liver Cirrhosis of any aetiology (liver biopsy or a combination of clinical and biochemical variables plus evidence of portal hypertension); without decompensation during the past month; serum creatinine <1.5 mg%; able to attend the appointed visits and willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe concomitant cardiopulmonary diseases; decompensated type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, insulin use or proliferative diabetic retinopathy; orthopedic or osteomuscular limitations; any type of cancer; primary sclerosing cholangitis and inflammatory bowel disease.