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.