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September 5, 2000
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New Straits Times
09-05-2000
Protecting liver with Milk Thistle
Edition: Life and Times; 2*
Section: Health

I AM 35 years old and recently found out through a blood test that I am a Hepatitis B carrier. I know that hepatitis carriers are at high risk for cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer. Sometimes after a heavy meal, I would belch a lot. Sometimes, there would be nausea and vomiting too. I am already taking B vitamins and an anti- free radical formula for protection. Please advise on herbs that may further help. DEFINITELY the B group vitamins, as well as the anti- free radical nutrients such as the vitamins A, D ,E and zinc would be beneficial. I would continue with these for the ...

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