We need a smarter way to give liver patients enough protein to stay strong, without making their brain fog worse.

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Amino acids, ammonia, and hepatic encephalopathy.

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2022 Jul 15

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Amino acids, ammonia, and hepatic encephalopathy.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2022.114696

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