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Hepatitis C Treatment: Diet

A person with hepatitis C may benefit from a liver disease diet.

Liver Disease Diet
A hepatitis C diet includes:

High carbohydrate intake: bread, pasta and grains
Moderate to high fat intake. The increased carbohydrate and fat help in preserving the protein in the body and prevent muscle wasting.
Restrict protein to 1 gram of protein per kilogram (2 pounds) of body weight per day.
Restrict salt to no more than 2 grams per day.
Take vitamin B supplements (particularly B complex vitamins, but not vitamin A)

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Last Updated: Nov 6, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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