I know there are some that do some of those things, but since I'm not doing Tx, I'm not up on them. I think this is a great time to gather this information together. I'll see what I can find. The rest of you, if you have anything to add, please do.

So far, here is what I've found.

Vitamin C therapy will interfere with interferon and most doctors will tell you to avoid it.

Coffee enemas will cleanse the liver and relieve side effects.

Milk Thistle can be taken during treatment and protects the liver.

Green tea can also be taken during treatment and protects the liver.

You can check this list as well to see what is recommended to use or to avoid, depending on the situation.

http://hcvadvocate.org/library/herb_glossary.asp

Here's another great page.

http://www.hepcchallenge.org/choices/pdf/Chapter_16_OL.pdf

recommends taking antioxidants with treatment.

THanks. I wish there were something to protect the thyroid. That's my biggest concern, that and vision.

I dunno...everyone on the main is against taking supplements while on tx...that said...most conventional docs are against supplements on or off tx. I know milkthistle interferes with several meds...one a bp med.. guess research is the only way to go...Mak gave some great links.

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/shames/a/supplements.htm

Do some research on natural treatments for thyroid. I would think that supporting it during Tx would be beneficial. This site recommends
Iodine
Selenium
Zinc
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Antioxidants
Essential Fats
Amino Acids

While on Tx, the better you eat, the more likely things will work out.

Here is some interesting information on natural treatments:
http://www.nativeremedies.com/ailment/hypothyroidism-symptoms-and-natural-treatments.html

The thyroid gland needs an array of nutrients to function optimally. Add essential fatty acids to your diet. Cold water fish such as salmon and cod as well as flaxseed, walnuts and almonds are great sources. Another option is to take a daily supplement such as fish oil. Seaweed, chlorella and algae should also be consumed frequently. They are rich in iodine and essential nutrients that maintain thyroid function balance.

Another important thing to keep in mind when it comes to a natural diet for hypothyroidism is that there are also foods that actually slow down thyroid function. ****These include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, spinach, turnips, soy, beans, and mustard greens.**** Also, take care to avoid overly processed food and limit dairy, sugar, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, and alcohol intake. Natural remedies and herbs can also be used to support optimal thyroid function. Bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is a natural source of iodine, essential for healthy thyroid function.

Bladderwrack is recommended in Herbs for Hep C and the Liver.
It assists in proper thyroid function, helps with weight normalization. Improves overall nutrition and lymphatic function. Help remove or chelate toxic substances from the body. Buffers excess acidity in the stomach and relieves nausea. Make sure you get a good source, it's only as good as the water it comes from.

I grind bladderwrack in a coffee grinder and mix it with Real Salt and organic herbs and sprinkle it on my veggies.