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Diet and HepC continued
Therefore, patients with HCV would be unwise to drink alcohol in excess, and total avoidance
of all alcohol intake is recommended.
IRON
AND HEPATITIS C
The liver plays an important
role in the metabolism of iron since it is the primary organ in
the body that stores this metal. The average American diet contains
about 10-20 mg of iron per day.
About 10% of this iron
is absorbed, in keeping with the body's need for 1 to 2 mg. of iron
per day. Patients with chronic HCV sometimes have an increase in
the iron concentration in the liver.
Excess iron can be verydamaging to the liver.
Studies suggest that high iron levels reduce the response rate of
patients with HCV to interferon. Thus, patients with chronic HCV
whose serum iron level is elevated, or who have cirrhosis, should
avoid taking iron supplements. In addition, these patients should
restrict their intake of iron-rich foods, such as red meats, liver,
and iron-fortified cereals, and should avoid cooking with iron-coated
cookware and utensils.
FAT
AND HEPATITIS C
Overweight individuals
are often found to have abnormalities related to the liver, ranging
from fatty deposits in the liver (steatosis) to fatty deposits accompanied
by inflammation (steatohepatitis). In overweight patients with a
fatty liver who subsequently lose weight, liver related abnormalities
improve. Therefore, patients with chronic HCV are advised to maintain
normal weight.
For those who are overweight,
it is crucial to start a prudent exercise routine and a low fat,
well balanced, weight reducing diet. Diabetic patients should follow
a sugar restricted diet. A low cholesterol diet should be followed
in those with hypertriglyceridemia. It is essential that patients
consult with their physician before beginning any diet or exercise
program.
PROTEIN AND...
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