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5 Foods to Avoid at All Costs

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Your liver does a lot for your body, primarily processing waste and sending it out through your body to get rid of it. This function is why hep C can be devastating for you, as it severely hinders its ability to break down toxins.

Unhealthy chemicals and debris will stay inside your body, causing you to feel the adverse effects of having cells that function in a sub-optimal manner. If you want to avoid all that, then a change in diet may be in order.

You should avoid certain foods at all costs, especially if you already have a damaged liver. For your health and safety, we have compiled this list of the top five foods you should avoid when battling hepatitis C.

Oysters/Shellfish

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I’m sorry, my sushi lovers, but shellfish can often come with bacteria that will usually get siphoned out of your body through the liver, except when battling hep C. You won’t have the necessary tools to eliminate the excess microorganisms and will become ill.

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That is not to say that she can never eat shellfish again, but if you enjoy things like sushi, raw oysters, or raw fish, you may have a tough time regulating your symptoms. It is best to cook your seafood dishes thoroughly to burn away any harmful bacteria that may lay within.

So you can still eat boiled crab and lobster but avoid anything raw or uncooked.

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Alcohol

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This one may seem like a no-brainer, but it is still worth mentioning that alcohol, while you have complications with hep C, can be detrimental to your health. Too much alcohol can lead to various outcomes, such as liver cirrhosis.

Studies have shown that excessive alcohol consumption during treatment leads to a greater chance of cirrhosis than not drinking it. It depends on your definition of “excessive,” but it is best to avoid the stuff altogether.

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