The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects over 3% of the world population and is the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. A compound in grapefruit called naringenin was shown to reduce HCV secretion in infected cells by 80%. In addition, it is effective at concentrations that are an order of magnitude below the toxic threshold in human hepatocytes (liver cells) and in mice. Just keep in mind that if you are on medications or herbs that grapefruit can make them much more potent. While that may sound good, it can actually cause overdose at normal doses so be very cautious and inform your healthcare provider if you decide to take therapeutic amounts of grapefruit extract or if you eat them regularly.
Hepatology. 2008 May;47(5):1437-45
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Hepatitis could lead to liver cirrhosis if you did not maintain a healthy lifestyle.*”:
my girlfriend has a grape fruit plantation in their backyard and we always taste some of the harvest.*,~
we always use grapefruit on our dessert and this is a fruit that is full of antioxidants too.*,*
Hepatitis can also lead to liver cirrhosis if it has not been taken care of.`;’
hepatitis can be prevented by avoiding sharing of needles and proper sterilization of cutting tools;,’