Effects of Branched-Chain Amino Acids Supplementation in Patients With Cirrhosis and a Previous Episode of Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Randomized Study

Abstract

Diet supplementation with BCAA after an episode of HE does not decrease recurrence of HE. However, supplementation with BCAA improves minimal HE and muscle mass. Identification of risk factors for recurrence of HE may allow the development of new preventive therapies that could decrease the neuropsychological sequelae of repeated episodes of HE.