Letter: Amino Acid Imbalance Is an Independent Factor for Mortality in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Abstract
I read with great interest the study by Utakata et al. [1], which identified amino acid imbalance, specifically decreased branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and increased tyrosine levels, as independent prognostic factors for mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis.While the study provides valuable insights into metabolic derangements in liver disease, I have two major concerns regarding the validity of the independence of these factors and the interpretation of the results.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Liver Disease and Transplantation
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 63
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 1327–1328
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Language
- EN