What is the best diet for a hepatitis C patient?

A question I am often asked by hepatitis C patients is, “What is the best diet for hepatitis C?” This may seem like a simple question, but telling someone what to eat is like telling them what religion to join. There is not a simple answer, and no single nutrition plan works for everyone. read more

Even though following a generally healthy diet and keeping a normal body weight (measured as Body Mass Index, or BMI) may not seem like a specific treatment for hepatitis C, it is a great way of protecting your liver against hepatitis C. read more

You should also cut back on fatty foods, salt, and sugar. If you want to try a diet that sounds too good to be true, check it out with your doctor first. Some people with hepatitis C find that the disease makes them less hungry. If this happens to you, you don’t have to force down a big breakfast, lunch, and dinner. read more