Sodium Restriction

The usual salt restriction is 2 grams per day.  People with Hepatitis C often have a problem with fluid balance.  This is especially true in the case of cirrhosis but is also seen in earlier stages.  Watch for sodium added to canned goods and prepackaged foods.  One ounce of corn flakes contains 350 mg of sodium; one ounce of grated parmesan cheese - 528mg of sodium; one cup of chicken noodle soup - 1108 mg of sodium; and one teaspoon of table salt - 2,325 mg of sodium! Also watch your salt intake when you are eating out in restaurants.

 

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