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Can BHT Be A Cure For Hep C And Stage 2 Cirrhosis?

I have hep c and stage 2 cirrhosis and have been reading the q & a s in the forum. Some said that this product called BHT? if that s right has brought their viral load down without using and other herbal supplements? My question is what is that and is that true?
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

BHT acts as an antioxidant. It has been reported to have anti-viral effects, particularly in use against herpes family viruses. But there is neither any medical literature available nor, any clinical trials carried out in any country which proves BHT's efficacy in reducing Hepatitis C viral load.

Instead, specific and effective antiviral agents, such as, Interferon, ribavirin and particularly two new antiviral drugs called, telaprevir and boceprevir, are effective in reducing Hep C viral load.

Take care

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Can BHT Be A Cure For Hep C And Stage 2 Cirrhosis?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. BHT acts as an antioxidant. It has been reported to have anti-viral effects, particularly in use against herpes family viruses. But there is neither any medical literature available nor, any clinical trials carried out in any country which proves BHT s efficacy in reducing Hepatitis C viral load. Instead, specific and effective antiviral agents, such as, Interferon, ribavirin and particularly two new antiviral drugs called, telaprevir and boceprevir, are effective in reducing Hep C viral load. Take care