Nutraceuticals rich in zinc and branched chain amino acids for improving quality of life in patients with chronic liver disease, hepatic encephalopathy, and geriatrics

Abstract

The current paper aimed to highlight the role of nutraceuticals rich in zinc and branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) for improving the quality of life (QoL) in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD), hepatic encephalopathy (HE), and geriatrics. Well-done works based on evidence-based approach were studied thoroughly in order to define the CLD and HE and extract an informative and concise report with valuable knowledge about the important role of zinc and BCAAs as an adjuvant nutraceutical therapy included in the treatment protocol of the CLD and HE, with many health benefits for geriatrics health. Novel nutraceutical formulations structured on scientific basis according to official guidelines were outlined as beneficial dietary supplements containing whey protein as a functional food of milk derivatives with proven health benefits and valuable content (18%) of BCAAs, fortified with a bunch of vitamins, minerals, steviol glycosides (SGs) and natural flavors. It could be concluded the valuable role of zinc and BCAAs in improving QoL in patients with CLD, HE, and geriatrics.