[Therapeutic studies with branched-chain amino acids in portasystemic encephalopathy].

Abstract

Published controlled clinical trials with branched chain amino acids (BCAA) in patients with portosystemic encephalopathy (PSE) are described and their results discussed. A positive effect on PSE by BCAA seems probable but without altering mortality rate. Improvement of nutritional state cannot be finally evaluated.

• Authors: E H Egberts
• Journal: Infusionstherapie und klinische Ernahrung (Infusionsther Klin Ernahr) Vol. 14 Suppl 5 Pg. 53-8 (Oct 1987) ISSN: 0378-0791 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Therapeutische Studien mit verzweigtkettigen Aminosäuren bei portosystemischer Enzephalopathie.
• PMID: 3325429 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Amino Acids, Branched-Chain
• Dietary Proteins

Topics

• Amino Acids, Branched-Chain (administration & dosage)
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Dietary Proteins (administration & dosage)
• Hepatic Encephalopathy (diet therapy)
• Humans