My docs have never told me to cut down on milk or dairy products, but I'd check with your doc to make sure.

My doctor told me not to bother with milk thistle while on treatment. He believes it's a waste of money and that many people clear the virus and don't use it.

I don't want to jeopardize my treatment so I follow his instructions to a tee. But there are a lot of things they don't know. When I asked my doc about my intestinal distress he just looked at me kind of weird, like he didn't know because it is not part of hep C.

I believe that lots of water and soluble fibre are very beneficial. Since the liver is part of the digestive system, it stands to reason that alot of us would have battles to fight in this area.

Eliminate junk food, fast food, red meat, white flour, sugars, processed foods and dairy from your diet because they are toxic to the liver. The closest to natural is the best thing you can do for yourself. And lots and lots of water and the good fibre.

Good luck.
Sheart

oops.... sorry, I thought you said milk thistle.

It must have been a brain fart lol

Dairy is bad because the liver cannot digest the protein from animal fat, which is found in dairy and red meat.

I get thrush whenever I eat dairy products since I started tx 4 weeks ago. I have to avoid it and it can cause irritable bowel syndrome and make yeast infection grow if you have any in your body.

I would avoid using any dairy while on tx just to eliminate some of the nasty sides. Drink lots and lots of water and eat lots of soluble fibre.

Good luck brave soldier.
Sheart

I would avoid all dairy while on tx. It might elimate some of the sides. Drink lots and lots of water and eat lots of soluble fibre.

i dont milk is bad, i drink alot of it too since going tx. i crave it more so now, it is probably my body telling me i need the vitamins. I dont think milk will be harmful, i think you need to look out for your cereal though with the iron fortified and stuff, low iron is key to helping the liver work less.

Dairy foods
Dairy foods are an excellent source of nutrients essential for health and it is hard to get enough calcium if you
exclude milk products from your diet. Some dairy foods contain high levels of saturated fat so if you want to
reduce your intake of saturated fat (fat from animals), try choosing reduced-fat dairy products or calciumenriched
soy milk products.
This is what I was told about dairy products. I use soy milk, 1% or skim milk. Hope this helps, kotlbland

they say milk not only lines the walls of the stomache but it also forms a film on the walls of all your veins and is difficult for the liver to process. i drink soya and keep away from all dairy products, anything heavy in iron, anything too heavy in protein, all breads (especially white or seeded) and all meat cos it binds me and causes pain when digesting. probiotics are good for the yeast infection. research liver friendly foods and you will find some good information on the dos and donts for the liver.
hope it helps my friend. good luck with you battle to conquer the dragon.
be strong, stay positive and keep smiling.
we here for you:)
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