Hepatitis C Treatment and Cure

A todos mis amigos del foro, a ti Oscar mi aMIGO REALMENTE NECESITO TU AYUDA, para saber que sigue en esta batalla contra HPC. Como uds. saben comenze a usar bht en junio 2012 lo cual comenzo asi

jun-2012, WBC-1.21;plateles-75;AST-65;ALT-63;VL-194, 000.

Aug-2012, WBC-3.1;plateles-78;AST-59;ALT-51;VL-5, 000.;al.kaline phosphatase-117.

Dec.-2012, WBC-3.3;plateles-94;AST-249;ALT-318;alkaline phosphatase-172, yo no se de donde salieron estos numeros.VL-1, 228.570

Jan-2013.WBC-3.7;plateles-119;AST-162;ALT-175;alkaline phosphatase-208, VL-7, 060. 530. Ahora si no se que hacer, algunos de uds que usan bht el alkaline phosphatase a aumentado, puede ser esa la causa o no, tengo mi proximo test en 8 semanas y no se que hacer seguir o no. por favor oscar contestame y dame algunas sugerencias.gracias.

When I first started using BHT for Hepatitis (Chronic Active) I was happy to see good results, but over time it seemed as if this wasn't enough. A few days ago I began 3 250mg caps daily instead of 2, but with no results. So, I tried pre-dosing w/ 1oz Colloidal Silver, wait 30 min, take 250 mg BHT, wait 30 min, take 3 caps Echinacea or St John'sWort. My liver and overall health are improving every day as a result of this modified protocol.

Dear Kate from Lima, Peru. Do NOT use BHT treatment when pregnant!!! Because no human tests have been done regarding it`s effect on a dveloping fetus. So if you are now preganant STOP the BHT treatments.

And if you choose to try the BHT treatment while NOT pregnant STOP using it if you become pregnant. Many commonly used substances including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes have proven to be harmful to developing fetuses. I my opinion and that of many: It is a very good idea to avoid any and all unusual substances and that does include BHT when pregnant.

So, in my opinion it is NOT safe to take BHT while pregnant....Oscar

Hello Oscar and everybody else. I have hepatis C for 17 years. All the time feeling tired. I am vegetarian for the last 15 years and I don't have bad habbits. I read about bioflavonoids effect on liver. And I am using Hepaxol forte (silimarin with fosfatidilcolin) for the last month. It's very helpful. I have read here in your site, that BHT treatment is helping a lot of people. I am 34, married and I'd like to have kids. Is it safe to take this medicine for future mothers? Thanks!

Thanks Art for the feedback. My neuropathy has been getting better with 6-9 grams of flax seed oil a day with lecethin. Flax seed is the dry weight of the myelin sheath. I also have been doing the water cure with great results. Salt and water. watercure2.org

I don't think neuropathy is a big problem as it is just a matter of rebuilding the myelin sheath. Most people don't drink enough water and the salt will hold the water in the sheath and also help other organs. Read the MS testimonials on the site. Impressive stuff. MS is the big brother of neuropathy.

I will try the BHT sloooowly...

Hi Oscar, I just noticed you replied under my response, or it was put up that way. In any event, thank much for the feedback. I will do as you suggested and progress slowly and watch my enzymes. My concern was/is will my neuropathy be bothered as you might have heard or read from other people.

My neuropathy is caused by the virus and to get rid of it I have to obviously get rid of the virus. The Catch 22 is will the remedy cause an increase in my neuropathy. Thank you again for your time. Dr "O". (:)

Oscar. What I wanted to know is, have you come across anybody who has had that particular situation I described and what was their outcome if any? You have had much more contact with people with hepatitis c than I. If you were a doctor I wouldn't contact you. Thank you.

Dear Joanne from Albany, NY, You are asking questions I am NOT qualified to answer. I am NOT a medical doctor.

Are you saying you no longer have cirrhosis ? If that is true you have to be doing something right. What treatment did you use to cure this cirrhosis? If you truly no longer have cirrhosis I see no reason why you would be at any greater risk than the others trying the BHT treatment. And I am NOT saying there is NO risk. If you choose to try the BHT treatment do so with care. Start with small dosages. Say 50mg of BHT per day for one week and have that STANDARD LIVER PANEL series of tests done to see if any adverse effects are detected. If no adverse effects are detected proceed by carefully ramping up your dosage to no more than 350mg of BHT per day. I am very interested in how you successfully treated your cirrhosis condition... Oscar

Question to Oscar: I had stage 4 cirrhosis in the summer of 2011... I am now free of it but still have hep-c. Is it advisable to take BHT? I certainly want to get rid of this virus. Thanks much.

Dear JP from Pasadena Ca.

I have been taking BHT since Mid January 2012. I have had neuropathy slowly gaining over the past 6 years. As far as I am concerned the BHT is not ramping it up or making it worse. I am only using 350mg once a day of BHT. For my hep-c. I have had great success with the BHT and my Liver tests indicate that with decreasing numbers. I have also discovered that Chanca Piedra seems to be helping me and has taken away the slight pain I had in my upper right quadrant. As for my neuropathy, I control it with ALA and B12. In my opinion I think the BHT is a wonderful simple solution for me.

Art.

Oscar, Bill, Ted, or anyone with an answer.

A lot of people who have hepatitis c also have peripheral neuropathy... BHT de-mylenates the virus... Might it do the same to the nerve myelin shealth?

Do you know of any instances where someone has both conditions and takes BHT? And has no problems?

Dear Lana from Raleigh NC, Good to hear from you. Well, I very much hope your blood tests show excellent results. But do let the forum know what the results are whatever they are. Thanks for reporting in. Sincerely, ...Oscar

Hi Oscar; How do you feel about food with hep c, other than the obvious junk food. I was told coffee increases the viral load. I also take R-lipoic Acid 2x's a day at a different time from the bht. Getting bloodwork done in January, hoping for good results. I am genotype 3. Thanks for all of your help.

To Guam, I had the same thing happen to me and was also feeling better... I was being treated by a Russian Dr. who is in his 60's and has been studying natural remedies his whole career... He said, "some of the virus's being measured are also the dead ones..."

Don't worry about it... Merry Christmas...

Update on my BHT Treatment:

I have had another viral load count this past week and it was went up significantly.

• March 2012 21 million
• Started taking BHT 2- 350mg caps/day.
• September 2012 11.4 million
• December 2012 28.8 million

I can't understand why it has increased so much. My VL's have never fluctuated since I started testing back in 2002. I have not changed any of the dosage or program. I almost think that the lab made a mistake reading the information. I continue to feel better and that is why I question the results. If I didn't feel good I could see that it may not be working. Well I plan to continue to use the BHT and my next test will be at a different clinic.

My liver function tests all fall within the "normal range" another reason I believe that it may be a mistake.

I'll update when I get the next test result.

I have seen great success with colloidal silver over the years in dealing with viral infections, even body wide. I am wondering if silver might help with Hep B or C. In my own experience I used the silver two or three times daily, a tablespoon at a time... For months to give the silver time to work. But not on a Hep infection. I'd love to hear if viral load droped with the use of silver. Just a suggestion.

Yes they are. Here is the latest from the BHT CURES group:

hello,

April
viral load 31,461, 000 iu/ml
7.498 log 10 (not sure what this number means).
AST 25 ALT 32.

June
I stated taking BHT 350mg twice a day

Sept
AST 27 ALT 30

November
Viral load 4,372,770
6.641 log 10

This person's viral load count was in the VERY HIGH RANGE and is now well in the MEDIUM RANGE. So, even people with very high viral load counts are getting well with the BHT treatment. This treatment works very well for many people.... OOscar

Bill from the Phillipines, Thank you for the feedback. I will certainly take JUST the B-complex at 100 mgs..

Oscar, Thank you very much for the quick reply. It seeems to apear that this info will save me time and of course money...

Dear Rachael from Albany, In my opinion: Buy and use the straight BHT. That is to say a product that is BHT and BHT only. The reason I say that is because I have no way of knowing the effect of mixing BHT with these different compounds. The BHT seems to work best when taken by itself and not mixed with some other compound or compounds.

BHT is a reactive compound and will combine in unpredictable ways with other compounds in the human body when mixed at the time it is ingested. It is well known that BHT readily combines with the amino acid glycine and an acid of glucuse. You can read about that here:

Biological Data Biochemical aspects BHT is readily absorbed. Some deposition in adipose tissue bee been described following high dosage in the rat, and this may cause increased stability of the extracted perineal fat. The metabolism of BHT is complicated by the presence of the butyl groups on each side of the hydroxyl. Preliminary modification is necessary before conjugation can occur. This takes the form of either oxidation of one of the butyl groups to a 2-hydroxy-2:2-dimethyl-2-ethyl group, or oxidation of the methyl group to a carboxy acid. The former yields glucuronide conjugates, while the latter becomes conjugated with glucuronic acid or glycine. Some of the oxidized material is also excreted unconjugated.

That statement is a portion of a World Health Organization toxicology report on BHT and is in agreement with other such reports.

So keep it simple. Use pure BHT taken with a gulp of water on an empty stomach. I buy the BHT I use from Vitamin Research Products. There are other companies selling good quality BHT. Start with small doses. These capsules are easy to open up for getting a smaller dose. Find a dose you are comfortable with. For people first starting out I recommend no more than 350mg per day or less. You have to find a dose you are comfortable with. I recommend no more than 350mg of BHT taken twice a day. And less for many people. Very good results are being reported with these smaller doasages. Anywhere from 200mg per day to 700mg of BHT per day. If you wish to you can join the BHT CURES GROUP here: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BHTcures/

But please do report your experience with BHT as a treatment for hepatitis C here at the EARTH CLINIC. I hope that information helps you. Sincerely, ...Oscar

Hi Karen... Dr Abram Hoffer used high dosages of B3 -- niacin, niacinamide and inositol hexanicotinate forms -- for decades to help people with schizophrenia, heart disease, fibromyalgia, cancer and other problems. He favoured the use of the niacin and niacinamide forms. Here is an interview where he gives his own opinion on the use of higher dosage niacin and liver toxicity:

AWS: What are the alleged "dangers" of niacin therapy?

AH: Niacin is probably not quite as safe as water, but pretty close to it. Patients ask me, "How dangerous is niacin therapy?" I answer them, "You are going to live a lot longer. Is that a problem for you?"

AWS: Data compiled by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) indicates that, over the past 25 years, there have been a total of one or two deaths attributed to niacin. When I looked for evidence to substantiate even this very low number of alleged fatalities, it was absent or assumed.

AH: There have been no deaths ever from niacin. The LD 50 (the dosage that would kill half of those taking it) for dogs is 6000 milligrams per kilogram body weight. That is equivalent to half a pound of niacin per day for a human. No human takes 225 000 milligrams of niacin a day. They would be nauseous long before reaching a harmful dose. The top niacin dose ever was a 16-year-old schizophrenic girl who took 120 tablets (500 mg each) in one day. That is 60 000 mg of niacin. The "voices" she had been hearing were gone immediately. She then took 3000 mg a day to maintain wellness.

AWS: If I do not press this point, a reader will: Maintained high doses of niacin may raise liver function tests, and this is used as evidence of harm.

AH: Niacin is not liver toxic. Niacin therapy increases liver function tests. But this elevation means that the liver is active. It does not indicate an underlying liver pathology. Dr. Bill Parsons discussed this extremely well in his book on niacin and cholesterol (Cholesterol Control Without Diet; Lilac Press, 2000). I personally have been on 1500 to 6000 milligrams daily since 1955. The biggest danger of taking niacin is that you live longer. One of my patients is 112. She does cross-country skiing and has been on niacin for 42 years. The fear doctors have of niacin is not based on data or facts and, like any myth, is very had to eradicate. So many patients are on niacin that by chance some will also have liver damage from other conditions such as alcoholism, hepatitis and so on. Niacin does not make it any better nor worse.

Source: Townsend Letter Novenber 2009

What can also fairly be ascertained from the above is that taking higher dose niacin will quite naturallty increase the working load for the liver. So if you have a liver with insufficient or weak function already due to Hepatitis C problems then taking higher dose niacin may tend to raise liver enzymes because the liver cannot cope or do its job so well.

I would advise that you just take B3 as B Complex -- which should contain niacinamide at a dosage of only 100 mgs. Take this once a day.

Hello Oscar, I am a brand new person to this site. I have hepatitis c and would like to know if you would recommend BHT by a company "L*** E********" which is 180 mgs of BHT plus ascorbyl Palimite which is a fat soluable form of vitamin C? Or should I go with the product with just BHT? I have read vitamin c can enhance the effect. Your thoughts please? Thanks much.

Does Ted, Bill from the Phillipines or anyone know if drinking a drop or two of Clove oil in water might help or resolve hepatitis c? I have read very good things about this herb...Thx much

I have been taking my enzymes every month to monitor them as I try various remedies for my hep-c... The last month I increased my niacinamide by 250 mgs.... My enzymes went from:ALT: 149 to 165....... AST:84 to 97...

My question is directed to Bill... Can B-3 increase my liver enzymes?

I was taking 50 mgs in a multiple.. I then started taking B-3 with that and added 250 mgs per day...

This might not seem like much but I am very sensitive certain vitamins and herbs... I am obviously very concerned about my enzymes... I don't drink, smoke or take drugs...

The previous month I started on Essiac tea for the pain in my thighs as I also have peripheral neuropathy... The Essiac has helped some... Thank God as I was having trouble climbing stairs...

Thank you

I am seeking feedback from any and all using BHT to treat hepatitis C. Any and all blood test results are most important. We are beginning the process of putting together a data base with charts. All names will be given an initial with a number only to protect anonymity. For example I will be O1. This is a project the BHT CURES group is thinking about doing. But please post all such test results here at the EARTH CLINIC. And if you wish to at the BHT CURES group here:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BHTcures/

If our efforts have helped you this would be a great way of thanking us. If not, this is your chance to say so. Sincerely, ...Oscar

Rsw from Uniontown, Oh asked a great question regarding the intake of ALA when one has amalgam fillings, crowns, etc. There seems to be a strong convinction among the online holistic community that ALA will pull the mercury out of the fillings and ultimately help deposit it in the brain. My question is- is this true for any chelation? Will spirulina and chlorella lead to the same results? And if yes, how does one support the liver until one is able to remove the fillings/crowns? Thank you.

Hi Bill, Thanks for the info on Dr. Berkson's work. I was taking ALA with LDN for over a year after reading of his success but stopped taking the ALA after reading that it could be a bad idea if you have any amalgam fillings. I have two in a tooth with a gold onlay, so if I have them removed, I am sure the entire molar will go. Do you think ALA is more helpful or hurtful if you have amalgam fillings? Thank you for your always informative posts and for taking the time to help so many people.

The ALA Breakthrough and User's Guide to the B-Complex Vitamins -- by Dr Burt Berkson.

I've recently read the above two books by Dr Burt Berkson and both were an interesting and revealing read because I learnt something useful about these particular nutrients.

The most impressive and remarkable of his books is The ALA Breakthrough which initialy describes his involvement, as a Phd researcher, on the usefulness and helpfulness of ALA to act as a prime anti-oxidant that removes the deathly effects of poison mushrooms on the body. Later, as a qualified doctor, he began researching and using ALA in combination with other particular nutrients like LDN, Selenium and Milk Thistle and the B Vitamins which he applied in their correct orthomolecular and medical amounts to succsessfully treat and combat Aging, Diabetes, peripheral neuropathies, MS, Heart Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer as well as curing and reviving people with Hepatitis C. ALA also greatly aids patients with the following problems: HIV-positive, AIDS, immunosuppression, psoriasis, eczema, burns, skin cancer, Lou Gehrig's and Parkinson's diseases and other neurological conditions, rheumatoid, arthritis, systemic lupus, scleroderma and other autoimmune diseases, macular degeneration, cataracts and other eye diseases, blood circulation, stroke, and hardening of the arteries.

Dr Burton's other book on B Vitamins is also a must read for his clear and simple insights and explanations. In the book, he goes right through why everyone needs each of the B Vitamns. I would also agree with him about their importance, since most people on western diets are greatly lacking in this group of vitamins today.

My Brother was diagnosed with Hep C and Stage IV Cirrhosis. He contracted HepC when he was 18 from blood transfusions from a motorcycle accident. 40 years later he became quite ill even had an esophogeal bleed which almost killed him. Drs at Kaiser said to go home and wait until he qualified for a liver transplant. Nothing they could do for him since he had the bleed out. We searched the internet and found Dr. Burt Berkson in Las Cruces NM.

We went there for 2 weeks, he was so ill he couldn't even roll his own suitcase to the hotel. After 1 week of treatment, he could go up stairs again, he didn't feel like he had the flu, could walk around and could sleep again. When he finished the treatments after two weeks, we flew back to Los Angeles, my husband picked us up at the airport and couldn't believe his eyes when he saw my brother. Dr. Berkson treats many auto immune diseases. We saw miracles in the 2 weeks we were there with several other people. This treatment is not expensive and works. I wouldn't believe it if I didn't experience it with my brother. Our friend is now being treated for his MS and having amazing results as well. Dr. Berkson uses ALA, Silymarin, Selenium IV's with a B complex injection. He also uses a low dose Naltrexone at night. Dan's MRI after treatment showed diminishing of the lesion on his liver and all of his lab work is moving in the right direction. The Dr at Kaiser asked what he was doing, because he was surprised at how his lab work turned out. We never told him because we thought he would be offended or try to convince us not to go back in 6 months for a "top up".

Berkson looks at your lab work (you can fax it) and tells you if he thinks he can help you or not free of charge. People were there from all over the world telling us about their success with this treatment.

Hello Bill from the Phillipines. I see where you are a fan of vitamin B-3. I have hepatitis c and would like to know if that would be OK for me to take given my problem. Niacinamide maybe. Also have peripheral neuropathy and have tried EVERYTHING witrh no results...

I have read that it can be no good with hepatitis c.. Thank you & Much blessings

Serenitysister: good news on liver issues is the Liver is a regenerative organ, unlike other organs. Only if the cell damage is somewhat severe as well as sustained is there little hope. And even now there are new and very promising treatments for cirrhosis. Anyway, there is many post and lots of info on the subject, here:

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/hep_c.html

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/liver_damage.html.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Hello! I was diagnosed with hep c about a year ago but havent really been doing much to take care of my liver, just eating healthier I dont drink ect. Ive been taking supplements all summer like 5htp GABA Vitamin B and Im wondering:

1. Can this cause high liver enzymes because just got a test back and my levels are way too high

2. Can high liver enzymes cause brain fog?

3. My vitamin d is also very low apparently... Could this cause brain fog?.... Im going to start drinking dandelion root tea and taking a vitamin d supplement but in the meantime is there anything else I can do to get rid of brain fog/help my liver? sorry if im rambling brain fog sucks!!

Dear Chris from Guam, I was great hearing from you. Thank you very much for reporting back in with the EARTH CLINIC with your test results with the use of BHT to treat hepatitis C. It does seem that the BHT is working.

By the way: Do you have any liver function test results available? I so very much hope you have this infection under control and will continue to show significant improvement. Sincerely, ...Oscar

Hi, I put up a post back in early June and stated that I was going to be starting the BHT treatment. My last viral load test was in March 2012 and I have just received the results of my latest test September 2012.

My viral load has increased each visit since I found out I had Hep C. I think my first test was about 2 million viral load back in 2002 and the latest in March (before treatment) was 21 million. I have never had any treatment for Hep C until I started the BHT in June 2012. My liver function tests have been elevated but never too far over the top end of the normal range. I have never really paid much attention to my hep C until the last 2-3 years as I found myself getting really tired.

I have been taking the BHT since the first week of June, 350 mg twice a day on an empty stomach as was suggested by Oscar. I stuck to this regularly but have missed a few times. I have not noticed any adverse affects from taking the BHT.

My viral load:

2002 2 million

2003-2009 steadily increasing until it reached 10.5 million in 2009

March 2012 21 million

Now the latest viral load count in Sept 2012 was 11.4 million! A reduction of 10.1 million and the first time it has ever reduced.

Since June when I started the BHT and when the tests were taken mid Sept the viral load count nearly dropped in half in 3 months. I will be going back for another test towards the end of this year and am looking forward to what it will be then. I am pleased with the result so far. It gives me hope of curing this at some point in time.

Thanks Oscar! Chris

Dear Alicia, It is always a joy to hear from you. I am happy to learn that the problem you were having with your legs is gone. I want you and everyone else to know: Do NOT drink grapefruit juice if using the BHT treatment. Grapefruit juice interacts with a very many drugs or supplents in a bad way. You or anyone else can learn about that here at wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit_drug_interactions

Wishing you the very best, ...Oscar

Hola Oscar y todos los amigos del foro, solo quiero informarle, que yo sigo mi tratamiento de BHT, todos los dias, me siento muy bien de salud, y un problema que he tenido desde siempre es la hichazon en mis piernas, y hace como un mes que ya no tengo mis piernas hinchas, estan perfectas, sigo con mis ejercicios mi dieta, y una esperanza inmensa para mi proximo test que va hacer en diciembre. Bueno espero que todos uds. esten trabajando tan duro como yo por su recuperacion, mis mejores deseo.

Hello Oscar and all friends of the forum, I just want to inform you that I follow my BHT treatment, every day, I feel very good health, and a problem I've always had is the swelling in my legs, and pretends a month that I have my legs no longer fans, are perfect, I still have my exercise my diet, and a great hope for my next test is going to do in December. Well I hope that all of you are working as hard as I do for her recovery, my best desire.

My hepC and two other close friends HepC is gone thru the use of wild oil of oregano....