Hepatitis

Description

Hepatitis is an ailment characterized by Inflammation of the Liver, usually (but not always) caused by Viruses.

Amino Acids

 Taurine may reduce the Liver damage caused by (chronic) Hepatitis.  ^[1]

Carbohydrates

 Kureha (a Polysaccharide present in Karawatake Mushrooms) may be beneficial for the treatment of (chronic) Hepatitis, Hepatitis B and (possibly) Hepatitis C. 

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) may reduce the Liver damage that occurs in Hepatitis patients.  ^[2]

Immune System Chemicals

 Exogenous, synthetic forms of Interferon Alpha (which is normally manufactured endogenously) are approved treatments for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

Lipids

 Glycyrrhizin may alleviate (chronic active) Hepatitis.  ^[3]

 Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) may alleviate acute and chronic Hepatitis.  ^[4]

 The Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid form of Phosphatidylcholine (1,800 mg per day) may be beneficial for the treatment of Hepatitis:  ^[5]

-           Benefits are speculated to accrue from Phosphatidylcholine's ability to repair damage to Liver Cell Membranes.

 Saikosaponins (constituents of Chinese Thoroughwax) may be useful for the treatment of (chronic active) Hepatitis (by protecting the Liver and counteracting the Inflammation associated with Hepatitis).  ^[6]

Minerals

 Germanium may alleviate (chronic) Hepatitis.  ^[7]

 Magnesium deficiency may cause increased susceptibility to Hepatitis infection. 

 Selenium may reduce lipid peroxidation in (chronic) Hepatitis patients.  ^[8]