Fat soluble vitamins (Vitamins A, D and E) are stored in the liver. Vitamin
A, one of the fat soluble vitamins should not be taken by people with Hepatitis
C. That includes its precursor beta carotene. Studies have shown that there is
an increase in the damage of the liver particularly when these compounds are
taken with alcohol.
Vitamin D is necessary for bone metabolism however there have been some
reports of caution with higher doses in people with hep c. This would
include the dosage of 1,000 IU that is recommended for people that suffer from
osteopenia (pre-osteoporosis). As women enter into menopause the
complications due to Hepatitis C compound treatment.
Iron
People with Hepatitis C often have a complication called hematochrosis.
This is iron deposits in the liver tissue itself. This is a very dangerous
condition and patients are often treated with phlebotomies (the removal of a
portion of blood). Furthermore there is speculation that the virus uses iron in
its life cycle. For these reasons iron should be avoided. If you
suffer from this condition, I would also avoid cooking in iron pots as the iron
is leached out into the food.
Also watch for iron enriched cereals and other bread products.
Niacin
Niacin can be really hard on the liver. It should be avoided
by people with chronic liver disease. This is Vitamin B3. It is also
available in a form that you can take and that is called niacinamide.