Liver Disease Consortium

Iron deficiency – sources of food This affects about 25% of the population of the world. Children, women and vegans are the most vulnerable of all. Sources of iron include: Read meat – about 85g per day Organ meat –e.g. liver Shell fish – clams, mussels, and oysters Canned sardines Beans – kidney beans Seeds – pumpkin, sesame Vegetables – Dark leafy greens e.g. broccoli, kale, spinach Eating vitamin C rich foods, such as oranges can maximise iron absorption. Iodine deficiency – sources of food Seaweed Fish – cod Dairy – plain yogurt Eggs Iodised salt Vitamin D deficiency – sources of food Cod liver oil Fatty fish – salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout Egg yolks In addition to exposure to sunlight Vitamin B12 deficiency – sources of food Shellfish – clams, oysters Organ meat – liver Meat – steak Eggs Milk products Calcium deficiency – sources of food Boned fis...

Best diet for patients with hepatitis. In my practice, I am often asked to recommend diets for various types of clinical conditions. One of those diseases is hepatitis B and C. It is particularly important that traditional beliefs have led to avoidance of essential nutrients, thus complicating the management of the condition. Below, you will find information that could provide guidance regarding my dietary recommendations for patients diagnosed with hepatitis; either B or C: In general, those diagnosed with chronic viral hepatitis and who have not developed severe complications, such as end stage liver damage do not need to limit their dietary intake (with the assumption that they were on balanced diets before diagnosis). If they are in doubt, the following is a rough guide: Proteins: Do not limit protein intake. If you do, you are likely to loose your muscle protein, thereby complicating your ability to fight your infection. Lean protein diets such as fish, chicken (skinless...

You need to Know Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver. In some cases, during the healing process, it can cause scarring of the liver (known as cirrhosis), liver failure, and cancer. It can be fatal if it isn't treated (this is not in all cases!). It is spread in the same way HIV is transmitted. It's spread when people come in contact with the blood, open sores, or body fluids of someone who has the hepatitis B virus. Luckily, there exists a potent vaccine against hepatitis B, as well as effective treatment. Read More

Claims of cure of hepatitis B by combinations of multivitamins. There has been claims of what many have unfortunately, accepted as truth, regarding the use of multivitamins for curing hepatitis B. A lot of ignorant people have been deceived into parting with their resources in order to pay up bills for such treatment. Current evidence, that has been scientifically and clinically proven to treat chronic hepatitis B does not approve the use of vitamin combinations. Two forms of treatment are currently available globally: Oral tablets - these are antivirals, prescribed according to set out criteria. Injectable medicine - this is administered subcutaneouly (under the skin). Read more articles to understand the criteria and current treatment. Alternatively, access more help via this android app below. Liver Health App Studies regarding the efficacy of multivitamins in the treatment of hepatitis did not confirm that this approach is effective. You can read more Vitamins in th...

Answers to common questions on Liver Health Click on the "plus" sign to reveal explanation for each question. Long term alcohol use increases the risk of liver cancer. At what level of consumption does alcohol pose such a serious risk? Liver specialists have estimated the fact that if you have 3 drinks a day or higher, then you put yourself at risk of cirrhosis; a condition of scarring of the liver that often leads to liver cancer. The cases of liver cancer seem to be increasing. What is responsible for this trend? Researchers believe hepatitis C and obesity, along with diabetes, are the main causes for the increasing rates of liver cancer. Obesity and metabolic syndrome — characterized by abdominal obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol — are established risk factors of liver cancer. Metabolic syndrome could lead to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (inflammation in the liver along with fat deposition), which can lead to cirrhosis and liv...