[Efficiency of includes of bioactive substances in diet of patient with hepatic encephalopathy]

Vopr Pitan. 2006;75(2):40-4.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

We includes 66 patients with liver cirrhosis of Child-Pugh B class with hepatic encephalopathy of 0 to 2nd stages in randomized interventional study. 36 patients received standard treatment and 30 patients received standard treatment + bioactive substances in formula CognoBlend in capsules (2 capsules twice a day) in course of 5 weeks. Formula includes extracts of plants: Bacopa monneria, Gingko biloba, Cat's Claw, Gotu Kola, Rosemary. In group combined treatment was significant improvement of clinical signs, psychometric tests, electroencephalography and serum biochemistry than in group with standard therapy, on term of 2 to 5 weeks.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Chemical Analysis
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Electroencephalography
  • Female
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / diet therapy*
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / etiology
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use*
  • Psychometrics
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Plant Extracts