Why Does My Dr. Say Not to Take Arginine- Because of Hep-c?

Posted By Dsm (Nyc, Ny) on 02/25/2012

I am low stage Hep C & remaining so since over 7 years. I have a very healthy lifestyle/diet & a very good holistic chinese Doctor prescribing me chinese herbs since almost all those years.

One thing I do not understand why is he telling me to not intake arginine but lysine instead. I did like the overall effect of arginine, as I am also someone who goes to the gym. I am simply confused about some saying arginine good & some not. I also want to venture with some Nitric Oxide. What are your thoughts?

Thank you! D

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Replied by Ladyliza (Granada Hills, Ca) on 02/26/2012

My hairstylist had Hep C years ago. His aunt practiced holistic medicine and visited him in the hospital with a large jug of artichoke juice which she had just made. He needed a liver transplant and did not have health insurance so he could not afford it. Four days later he walked out of the hospital and no longer needed the transplant. You can either just boil the artichokes in the water.. I don't know if the pills are as effective. His was an acute case but I have read about the benefits before.
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Replied by D. (Nyc, Ny) on 02/27/2012

Very nice of you Ladyliza. Artichokes are indeed greatly known for their liver benefits. My question is regarding the effect of arginine on Hep C.
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