Natural solutions for Hepatitis C and liver health...
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Hepatitis C is a viral disease that can lead to serious and permanent liver damage. And the conventional drug treatment isn�t particularly fun, nor always successful. Fortunately, there are a number of vitamins and herbs that can help. As a bonus, anything that works with hepatitis C by definition supports the liver, so the supplement program outlined here can actually be used by anyone�whether or not you have hepatitis C�interested in improving overall liver health.
The single best thing you can do if you�ve got any form of liver disease: stop drinking. Completely. Alcohol puts a strain on your liver that isn�t so bad if it�s healthy, but is lethal if it�s not. So if you�ve got hepatitis C, whatever else you do, stop drinking. Period.
You should also stop taking Tylenol or any other product containing acetaminophen�which is the number one cause of hospital emergency admissions for liver failure�on a daily basis. It�s pure hell on the liver. Imagine the common scenario of drinking too much and taking four Tylenol (or more) during the day to �treat� the hangover. If you�ve got hepatitis C and you do that, you�re pretty much asking to be a statistic.
After you stop ingesting those two harmful substances, it�s time to start ingesting liver-supporting nutrients and herbs. I first learned about this �natural treatment� from Burt Berkson, MD, PhD. In 1999, Berkson published a paper called �A conservative triple antioxidant approach to the treatment of hepatitis C: A combination of alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid), silymarin, and selenium: Three case histories.� In it, he suggested a basic protocol of three supplements that would protect the liver from free-radical damage, increase the levels of other fundamental antioxidants, and interfere with viral proliferation. That protocol is the core of the natural treatment for hepatitis C.
The Big Three
Alpha lipoic acid: ALA is a powerful antioxidant that scavenges free radicals, protects cells from damage, and helps to regenerate vitamins C and E. It�s one of the most powerful liver nutrients available.
Selenium: In January 2007, one of the most conservative publications in medicine, The Archives of Internal Medicine, published an article showing that daily selenium supplements appear to suppress the progression of the viral load in patients with HIV infection. Selenium levels have also been shown to be low in those with hepatitis C.
Milk Thistle: The herb milk thistle is probably the premier liver nutrient. The active ingredient is silymarin, which is believed to be responsible for its medicinal qualities. Milk thistle has been used in Europe as a treatment for liver disease since the 16th century.
More Liver Support
There are a number of other important nutrients that you should consider as part of any liver health program.
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC): This derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine is a precursor to the formation of the powerful antioxidant glutathione. It is one of the best ways to increase glutathione in the body (since glutathione isn�t well absorbed orally, your body has to make it). It�s also important for protecting the liver against the toxic effects of acetaminophen, for those who need to take acetaminophen on an occasional basis.
Whey protein: Though not technically a supplement, whey protein is another powerful way to increase the body�s stores of glutathione. Be sure to get a high-quality powder made by a reputable company (there are several on my website, jonnybowden.com). For liver health, you definitely don�t want to try one of those �fancy� protein shakes�full of sugar or artificial chemicals�that you can find at the mall.
Artichokes: This vegetable has a long folk history in treating liver diseases. The active ingredient is cynarin, which has demonstrated liver-protecting effects. Artichoke extract can be found a many liver-supporting supplement formulas.
Dandelion root: Many people living healthily with hepatitis C swear by this herb and use it to make a tea.
Phosphatidylcholine: The active ingredient in the popular supplement lecithin is actually a substance called phosphatidylcholine, which has been shown to protect against cirrhosis and fibrosis in animal studies. We know that choline�the prime constituent of phosphatidylcholine�is essential for normal liver function, and phos choline is an excellent �delivery system.� In one double-blind British study, hepatitis C patients who were treated with 3 grams of phos choline each day had significantly reduced symptoms compared to control subjects. Many researchers have postulated that phosphatidylcholine has an ability to repair the membranes of liver cells.
Hepatitis C is a disease in which many outcomes are possible. And what you do and the choices you make can have a profound influence on the course of the disease
There has been an abundance of excellent response of Hep C to MMS1 and MMS2. We have a forum member, Hobo, who tried MMS1 and didn't get sufficient results. He then went about doing IV injections of Ozone with great results. We haven't heard from him in a while. Wonder how he is doing.
All those herbs and nutrients will not eliminate Hep C. You will be in a battle for the rest of your life, which may be cut short. I have known people where the herbs and supplements didnt change their outcome. For others it is helpful, but not curative. If you are not cured then you carry the risk of transmitting the disease to your sexual partner as well as unborn children.
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Milk Thistle: It works for liver problems but make sure you take a high dodage.
NAC if you take this, you need to take 2-3 times the mg dose of Vitamin C to prevent Kidney stones (i.e If you take 1200mg of NAC, you should be taking 3 grams of Vit C).
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