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I have hep c and fatty liver and thyroid should i take vitamins and calcium?

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Stop alcohol: Eat a healthy diet. If overweight losing weight may improve fatty liver. Talk to your hepatology about getting treatment for hepatitis c and before any medication.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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No: I doubt the vitamins and calcium you're planning to take will do much for you. None of the diseases you mentioned are not treated with either supplement.

Answered 8/14/2013

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