If you have HEP-C, you usually don't need a special diet. Just healthy eating habits and not being overweight should be adequate to maintain healthy liver functions.
That being said you should also understand that a bad diet can sometimes can lead to liver problems. If your diet provides too many calories, you will gain weight. Being overweight is linked to the buildup of fat in the liver, called "fatty liver." Over many years, fatty liver probably contributes to a person with hepatitis C developing cirrhosis. Being overweight and having a fatty liver also have been shown in numerous studies to lead to lower rates of successful treatment with interferon and ribavirin.
A person's diet also can contain toxins that are harmful to the liver. Some toxins act quickly. Eating certain poisonous mushrooms, for example, can cause liver failure and death within days. Other toxins, such as alcohol and excessive sugar intake can damage the liver over time.
On the other hand a healthy diet can improve overall liver functions in a person with hepatitis C. A well balanced diet can lead to lowered risk of cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver. It also can help the immune system stay strong and fight off illness. Fresh, organic, fruits and vegetables have been shown to be free of toxins normally associated with foods treated with pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Adding organic vegetables to your diet will increase you chances for maintaining a healthy liver and potentially slowing the progression of liver disease.
Finally, people infected with hepatitis C have higher rates of diabetes than those who are not infected. A good diet can help reduce body fat and control blood sugar thereby lowering diabetes risk.
People with hepatitis C don't need to follow a special "hepatitis C diet." The advice that an average, healthy person gets will work just as well for people with hepatitis C, unless those people also have cirrhosis or another condition, such as diabetes, HIV, or kidney disease.
General dietary advice:
Eat regular, balanced meals
Eat plenty of cereals, breads, and grains
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
Get adequate protein
Go easy on fatty, salty, and sugary foods
Drink enough fluids
Reach and maintain a healthy weight
Cautions:
Avoid alcohol
Be careful with dietary supplements
If you use care and practice moderation in your eating habits, you will enjoy a happier, healthier life.
I am a retired banker who served in the military during the Vietnam era. I am the author of books on mortgage lending and maintain blogs about Military Veterans Health. I work with a group of Vietnam veterans who are dedicated to helping educate other military veterans about the benefits of maintaining good health through proper nutrition. I became afflicted with Hepatitis-C during my military service. This is a terrible disease which eventually leads to cirrhosis or cancer of the liver and death. As the disease progresses it leads to other conditions such as Thyroid disease and Type II Diabetes, both of which I have. The traditional medical protocols have proven to be ineffective in treating my condition. The other veterans in our group are in similar situation. We have all had success at preventing the advancement of our disease through proper diet and nutrition. Our goal is to help educate our military veterans about ways they can reduce their overall dependency on pharmaceuticals by maintaining proper diet and nutrition. We have a blog for discussing our issues at; http://www.foodforveterans.wordpress.com
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