Taking Care Of Your Liver

If you have got Hepatitis C, it is important to look after your general health, and especially take care of your liver.

Can I drink alcohol?

Hepatitis C seems to cause more severe disease in people who drink alcohol heavily, so it is best to keep to the recommended limits (21 units for a man, and 14 units for a woman, per week), and even to cut down this amount. You should not drink if you have cirrhosis.

Do I need to change my diet?

There is little specific advice for taking care of your liver. The recommendations for general health, of eating a balanced diet, and finding a balance between activity and rest, can be followed to maintain general fitness.