Expert: Imran R. - 1/7/2007

Question
Do you have any information on what kind of foods a person with hep C should avoid and what we should be eating?

Answer
Dear Michelle,

Thank you for your question, your email message has now come through.

I have added some dietary information for you below based on proven studies. I generally recommend the same info to everyone regardless of illness.

Furthermore, besides diet, it will be a good idea to boost and strengthen your immune functions so that your body is able to target and heal the problem.

Iron toxicity (hemochromatosis) is often the cause of Hep C. When there is an excess amount of iron in the body, inherent antibacterial mechanisms completely fail.

If you are taking a multivitamin i suggest you stop; they usually all contain synthetic iron.

You would begin with a natural nutritional formula high in anti-oxidants instead;
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You would begin with one ounce daily for the first 2 weeks then increase to 2 ounces.

If you can get a serum ferritin test done to check the iron levels in your system it would be most helpful. If there is an excess of iron, then you would also supplement with IP-6. It is extracted from japanese rice bran...
search online for it. IP-6 will reduce the iron overloads via chelation, if this is the case.

Dietary Recommendations:

Cut out all soy products except fermented soy. Miso, tempeh and soy sauce are healthy. [fermented]

Soy contains goitrogens, which depress thyroid functions. It also contains phytic acid, which hinders the body's
ability to absorb proteins, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. In general, it is an enzyme inhibitor.

Do not drink pasteurized milk as it is quite harmful. Take only certified organic or raw milk.

Make sure you avoid all artificial sweeteners:
splenda, sucralose, aspartame, nutra-sweet, equal, acesulfame potassium.

Splenda/sucralose has become popular these days and is just as toxic as aspartame. These sweeteners are found in store bought vitamins, protein powders, anything sugar-free, gum, chocolate, soda... etc.

Please read labels carefully and cut out all artificial sweeteners. This is very important.

Both soy and artificial sweeteners weaken the immune system.

Cut out all margarine and hydrogenated fats. Cut out canola, rapeseed and soybean oils.
These are very unhealthy. Replace with butter, ghee, unrefined coconut oil, sesame oil, and virgin olive oil.  

7 glasses of water per day is a good idea to help flush out toxins from the body. Warm or room temperature water, never cold. Never drink tap water. It must be filtered. Avoid drinking distilled water. It leads to mineral depletion and hair loss.

Vaccines:

This is a subject that most do not pay enough attention to. Despite popular belief, vaccines are actually harmful. This has been proven by medical doctors/physicians.

You can do some research on Google:
"dangers of vaccinations". You can search for vaccine information at this site also:  www.mercola.com

Medical comments on vaccines:
http://www.deepdownwellness.com/althealth/vaccination.html

Email me if you have any further questions.

With best wishes,

Imran