Branched Chain Aminoacid Supplementation in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Branched Chain Aminoacid Supplementation 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