stilbenes and Hepatic-Encephalopathy

Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy (MHE) is characterized by an impairment of social interaction, emotional behavior, sleep disorders, physical and mental symptoms, and diminished Quality of Life (QoL). The aim of our study is evaluating the potential liver health promoting a perspective of Resveratrol (RV) activities and evaluate whether RV treatment may improve health related quality of life (HRQL) and reduce depression and anxiety in patients with MHE.. In the comparison between RV group and placebo group we observed a decrease in Back Depression Inventory (BDI) (. Resveratrol showed efficacy in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and ammonia serum levels, and improved the quality of life Of MHE patients.

Topics: Adult; Aged; Antioxidants; Female; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Resveratrol; Stilbenes