Hepatic Encephalopathy

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    Mike Murray
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Hepatic encephalopathy refers to a deterioration in brain function in people with severe liver disease. It occurs because the liver is unable to remove toxins from the blood. Symptoms include confusion, forgetfulness, personality changes, and sluggish movement and speech.

    Hepatic Encephalopathy falls under the Liver Health category.

    720 participants in 7 trials and 2 meta-analyses

    Examine Database: Hepatic Encephalopathy

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    Examine Database References

    1. Cognition - Mariano Malaguarnera, Giovanni Pistone, Rampello Elvira, Carmelo Leotta, Linda Scarpello, Rampello LiborioEffects of L-carnitine in patients with hepatic encephalopathyWorld J Gastroenterol.(2005 Dec 7)
    2. Attention - Malaguarnera M, Bella R, Vacante M, Giordano M, Malaguarnera G, Gargante MP, Motta M, Mistretta A, Rampello L, Pennisi GAcetyl-L-carnitine reduces depression and improves quality of life in patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathyScand J Gastroenterol.(2011 Jun)
    3. Ammonia - Kazuto Tajiri, Yuka Futsukaichi, Saito Kobayashi, Satoshi Yasumura, Terumi Takahara, Masami Minemura, Toshiro SugiyamaL-Carnitine for the Treatment of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients with Advanced Liver CirrhosisJ Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo).(2018)
    4. Ammonia - Malaguarnera M, Gargante MP, Cristaldi E, Vacante M, Risino C, Cammalleri L, Pennisi G, Rampello LAcetyl-L-carnitine treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathyDig Dis Sci.(2008 Nov)
    5. Ammonia - Malaguarnera M, Vacante M, Motta M, Giordano M, Malaguarnera G, Bella R, Nunnari G, Rampello L, Pennisi GAcetyl-L-carnitine improves cognitive functions in severe hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized and controlled clinical trialMetab Brain Dis.(2011 Dec)
    6. Ammonia - Arturo J Martí-Carvajal, Christian Gluud, Ingrid Arevalo-Rodriguez, Cristina Elena Martí-AmaristaAcetyl-L-carnitine for patients with hepatic encephalopathyCochrane Database Syst Rev.(2019 Jan 5)
    7. Ammonia - Malaguarnera M, Vacante M, Giordano M, Pennisi G, Bella R, Rampello L, Malaguarnera M, Li Volti G, Galvano FOral acetyl-L-carnitine therapy reduces fatigue in overt hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyAm J Clin Nutr.(2011 Apr)
    8. Ammonia - Mariano Malaguarnera, Giovanni Pistone, Marinella Astuto, Simona Dell'Arte, Giovanna Finocchiaro, Emilia Lo Giudice, Giovanni PennisiL-Carnitine in the treatment of mild or moderate hepatic encephalopathyDig Dis.(2003)
    9. Serum Albumin - Abdollahi S, Vajdi M, Meshkini F, Vasmehjani AA, Sangsefidi ZS, Clark CCT, Soltani SResveratrol may mildly improve renal function in the general adult population: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials.Nutr Res.(2023-May)