Zinc supplementation in patients with cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Zinc supplementation in patients with cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Low serum zinc level is associated with hepatic encephalopathy (HE), but the efficacy of zinc supplementation remains uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the effects of zinc supplementation on HE treatment in patients with cirrhosis. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, th...

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Main Authors: Ying-Chi Shen, Ya-Hui Chang, Ching-Ju Fang, Yang-Sheng Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Subjects:
Hepatic encephalopathy
Cirrhosis
Zinc
Systematic review
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-019-0461-3

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