What supplements do you recommend to deal with chronic hepatitis C?

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What supplements do you recommend to deal with chronic hepatitis C?

 

Statistics from the World Health Organization estimates that 350

million individuals have chronic hepatitis. The most serious form of

chronic hepatitis is chronic hepatitis C (CHC). It is suspected that

there are, at present, more than 5 million people in the United

States that are infected with CHC, and perhaps as many as 200

million around the world (that is roughly 5% of the world's

population). The death rate from hepatitis C exceeds that from AIDS.

 

The drug of choice in conventional medicine for chronic hepatitis is

alpha-interferon, a very expensive treatment that produces benefit

in only about 1/3 of cases.

Fortunately, several natural compounds exert some benefits of their

own and may also improve the effectiveness of alpha-interferon.

 

In particular, glucuronate, silybin phytosome, and a component from

licorice root have all shown promise.

 

Before discussing these supplements, let me first prescribe a dose

of common sense.

Avoid putting undue stress on the liver. Don't smoke; drink little

or no alcohol; avoid caffeine; and do your best to avoid harmful

chemicals especially cleaning solvents and pesticides.

 

The most important dietary guidelines for supporting good liver

function are also those that support good general health: avoid

saturated fats, refined sugar, and alcohol; drink at least 48 ounces

of water each day; and consume plenty of vegetables and legumes for

their high fiber and nutrient content.

 

Certain foods are particularly helpful because they contain the

nutrients your body needs to produce and activate the dozens of

enzymes involved in the various phases of detoxification. Such foods

include:

 

Garlic, legumes, onions, eggs, and other foods with a high sulfur

content.

 

Good sources of water-soluble fibers, such as pears, oat bran,

apples, and legumes

Cabbage-family vegetables, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts,

and cabbage.

 

Artichokes, beets, carrots, dandelion greens, and many herbs and

spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, and licorice.

 

Green foods like wheat grass juice, dehydrated barley grass juice,

chlorella, and spirulina.

 

In addition to these dietary recommendations, there are three key

supplements that I recommend as a foundation for good health.

 

A high-potency multiple vitamin and mineral

A high quality " greens " drink

A pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement (RxOmega-3 Factors)

 

For people with hepatitis C, additional support is needed. I would

highly recommend taking one serving of DetoxiTech -- a

scientifically designed drink mix packed full of hypoallergenic

protein and specific aids to detoxification including fiber and

substances designed to boost glutathione --

one of the body's key molecules of detoxification.

Lastly, I would recommend taking Liver Health Formula from Natural

Factors (two capsules one to three times daily with dosage being

based upon a person's size and severity of viral load).

 

Here is a brief description of each component:

 

Glucuronate

is a nutritional substance used by the liver to bind to toxins to

help eliminate them from the system.

 

This process is used to detoxify many hormones; food additives;

toxic components of cigarette smoke, and many other harmful

substances.

 

In fact, of all the many chemical reactions taking place in the

liver cell, the attachment of glucuronate to toxic substances is

considered the most important.

 

When glucuronate is ingested as a dietary supplement it reduces the

stress on the liver and enhances the liver's ability to detoxify

through glucuronidation.

 

Clinical studies have shown glucuronate supplementation can improve

liver function considerably even in cases of poor liver function due

to alcohol abuse, acute and chronic hepatitis, exposure to toxic

substances, and diabetes.

 

 

Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a sulfur-containing vitamin-like substance that

plays an important role as the necessary cofactor in two vital

energy-producing reactions involved in the production of cellular

energy (ATP).

 

Lipoic acid is an effective antioxidant.

It is unique in that it is effective against both water and fat

soluble free radicals.

 

It protects the liver from free radical damage and also helps

promote detoxification reactions.

Preliminary clinical evidence has shown benefits to people with

hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.

 

 

Silybin Phytosome is a special extract of milk thistle bound to

phosphatidylcholine.

 

A growing body of scientific research indicates that Silybin

Phytosome is better absorbed and produces better results than

regular milk thistle extract.

 

Silybin Phytosome

is one of the most potent liver-protecting substances known. It

protects the liver by:

 

Acting as a direct antioxidant and free radical scavenger.

Increasing the intracellular content of antioxidant compounds.

Stimulating the formation of new liver cells to replaced those that

are damaged.

 

 

Licorice extract

contains glycyrrhetinic acid, the active component that has been

shown to protect the liver from damage, enhance the immune system,

potentiate the effect of the immune-enhancing agent interferon, and

to aid the liver in detoxification reactions.

 

Clinical studies with a glycyrrhetinic acid product in Japan have

shown excellent results in supporting individuals with both acute

and chronic hepatitis.

 

 

Curcumin is the yellow pigment of turmeric (Curcuma longa) -- the

chief ingredient in curry. Curcumin has demonstrated significant

activity in many experimental and clinical studies. Many of its

beneficial effects are attributed to its antioxidant and anti-

inflammatory effects. It has been shown to improve liver function

and promote improved clearance of toxic compounds by the liver.

 

 

Panax ginseng Phytosome. Long revered for its tonic effects, Panax

ginseng exerts significant effects on enhancing liver function

including helping to regulate the manufacture of proteins and

filtration of the blood.

 

 

Schizandra Berry Extract.

The fully ripe, sun-dried fruit of schizandra has been a classic

component in Traditional for centuries. Some of the

effects noted in scientific studies include antioxidant effects; an

anti-stress action, much like ginseng, in helping to combat fatigue

and stress; an ability to protect the liver from chemical damage.

 

Blood tests can be used to monitor the success of this program. In

addition to standard measures of liver function, I recommend blood

measurement of the viral load every three to six months. Please let

me know how this program has worked for you by e-mailing me at

doctormurray.

 

www.doctormurray.com

_________________

JoAnn Guest

mrsjoguest

DietaryTipsForHBP

http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest

[Guest guest]

Hi Group,

 

These are all good things for liver support which are needed in

advanced cases or when there is damage from drugs present, but the

number one thing in my book for Hep C is large doses via IV of

vitamin C.

 

It is a wonderful antiviral with no negative side effects. In fact it

comes with a host of positive side effects. For all intents and

purposes it cures the patient of the virus although with Hep C

everyone is afraid to call it is cured.

 

Dr. Cathcart (www.orthomed.com) has had fantastic results with using

large doses of vitamin C IV on hundreds of patients with no cass of

advancing to cirrosis or liver cancer.

 

There is plenty of historical eveidence to justify Vitamin C working

as it was used successfully to cure polio in the 1940's.

 

Frank

 

 

, " JoAnn Guest "

<angelprincessjo> wrote:

> What supplements do you recommend to deal with chronic hepatitis C?

>

> Statistics from the World Health Organization estimates that 350

> million individuals have chronic hepatitis. The most serious form

of

> chronic hepatitis is chronic hepatitis C (CHC). It is suspected

that

> there are, at present, more than 5 million people in the United

> States that are infected with CHC, and perhaps as many as 200

> million around the world (that is roughly 5% of the world's

> population). The death rate from hepatitis C exceeds that from

AIDS.

>

> The drug of choice in conventional medicine for chronic hepatitis

is

> alpha-interferon, a very expensive treatment that produces benefit

> in only about 1/3 of cases.

> Fortunately, several natural compounds exert some benefits of their

> own and may also improve the effectiveness of alpha-interferon.

>

> In particular, glucuronate, silybin phytosome, and a component from

> licorice root have all shown promise.

>

> Before discussing these supplements, let me first prescribe a dose

> of common sense.

> Avoid putting undue stress on the liver. Don't smoke; drink little

> or no alcohol; avoid caffeine; and do your best to avoid harmful

> chemicals especially cleaning solvents and pesticides.

>

> The most important dietary guidelines for supporting good liver

> function are also those that support good general health: avoid

> saturated fats, refined sugar, and alcohol; drink at least 48

ounces

> of water each day; and consume plenty of vegetables and legumes for

> their high fiber and nutrient content.

>

> Certain foods are particularly helpful because they contain the

> nutrients your body needs to produce and activate the dozens of

> enzymes involved in the various phases of detoxification. Such

foods

> include:

>

> Garlic, legumes, onions, eggs, and other foods with a high sulfur

> content.

>

> Good sources of water-soluble fibers, such as pears, oat bran,

> apples, and legumes

> Cabbage-family vegetables, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts,

> and cabbage.

>

> Artichokes, beets, carrots, dandelion greens, and many herbs and

> spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, and licorice.

>

> Green foods like wheat grass juice, dehydrated barley grass juice,

> chlorella, and spirulina.

>

> In addition to these dietary recommendations, there are three key

> supplements that I recommend as a foundation for good health.

>

> A high-potency multiple vitamin and mineral

> A high quality " greens " drink

> A pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement (RxOmega-3 Factors)

>

> For people with hepatitis C, additional support is needed. I would

> highly recommend taking one serving of DetoxiTech -- a

> scientifically designed drink mix packed full of hypoallergenic

> protein and specific aids to detoxification including fiber and

> substances designed to boost glutathione --

> one of the body's key molecules of detoxification.

> Lastly, I would recommend taking Liver Health Formula from Natural

> Factors (two capsules one to three times daily with dosage being

> based upon a person's size and severity of viral load).

>

> Here is a brief description of each component:

>

> Glucuronate

> is a nutritional substance used by the liver to bind to toxins to

> help eliminate them from the system.

>

> This process is used to detoxify many hormones; food additives;

> toxic components of cigarette smoke, and many other harmful

> substances.

>

> In fact, of all the many chemical reactions taking place in the

> liver cell, the attachment of glucuronate to toxic substances is

> considered the most important.

>

> When glucuronate is ingested as a dietary supplement it reduces the

> stress on the liver and enhances the liver's ability to detoxify

> through glucuronidation.

>

> Clinical studies have shown glucuronate supplementation can improve

> liver function considerably even in cases of poor liver function

due

> to alcohol abuse, acute and chronic hepatitis, exposure to toxic

> substances, and diabetes.

>

>

> Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a sulfur-containing vitamin-like substance

that

> plays an important role as the necessary cofactor in two vital

> energy-producing reactions involved in the production of cellular

> energy (ATP).

>

> Lipoic acid is an effective antioxidant.

> It is unique in that it is effective against both water and fat

> soluble free radicals.

>

> It protects the liver from free radical damage and also helps

> promote detoxification reactions.

> Preliminary clinical evidence has shown benefits to people with

> hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.

>

>

> Silybin Phytosome is a special extract of milk thistle bound to

> phosphatidylcholine.

>

> A growing body of scientific research indicates that Silybin

> Phytosome is better absorbed and produces better results than

> regular milk thistle extract.

>

> Silybin Phytosome

> is one of the most potent liver-protecting substances known. It

> protects the liver by:

>

> Acting as a direct antioxidant and free radical scavenger.

> Increasing the intracellular content of antioxidant compounds.

> Stimulating the formation of new liver cells to replaced those that

> are damaged.

>

>

> Licorice extract

> contains glycyrrhetinic acid, the active component that has been

> shown to protect the liver from damage, enhance the immune system,

> potentiate the effect of the immune-enhancing agent interferon, and

> to aid the liver in detoxification reactions.

>

> Clinical studies with a glycyrrhetinic acid product in Japan have

> shown excellent results in supporting individuals with both acute

> and chronic hepatitis.

>

>

> Curcumin is the yellow pigment of turmeric (Curcuma longa) -- the

> chief ingredient in curry. Curcumin has demonstrated significant

> activity in many experimental and clinical studies. Many of its

> beneficial effects are attributed to its antioxidant and anti-

> inflammatory effects. It has been shown to improve liver function

> and promote improved clearance of toxic compounds by the liver.

>

>

> Panax ginseng Phytosome. Long revered for its tonic effects, Panax

> ginseng exerts significant effects on enhancing liver function

> including helping to regulate the manufacture of proteins and

> filtration of the blood.

>

>

> Schizandra Berry Extract.

> The fully ripe, sun-dried fruit of schizandra has been a classic

> component in Traditional for centuries. Some of

the

> effects noted in scientific studies include antioxidant effects; an

> anti-stress action, much like ginseng, in helping to combat fatigue

> and stress; an ability to protect the liver from chemical damage.

>

> Blood tests can be used to monitor the success of this program. In

> addition to standard measures of liver function, I recommend blood

> measurement of the viral load every three to six months. Please let

> me know how this program has worked for you by e-mailing me at

> doctormurray@n...

>

> www.doctormurray.com

> _________________

> JoAnn Guest

> mrsjoguest@s...

> DietaryTipsForHBP

> http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest