Protocol · Infectious/Hepatic
Hepatitis B Supportive Care Protocol
Vitamin D and Vitamin E are the core of this stack, with 3 supporting supplements. Each row gives the amount the protocol lists and the grade our evidence database holds for that supplement in Hepatitis B Supportive Care.
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The stack
5 supplements · none graded yet
| Grade | Supplement | Amount listed | Why it’s in the stack | Evidence on file | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary stackThe core of this protocol | |||||
| Vitamin D | Amount listed: 2,000–4,000 IU daily | Deficiency common in chronic liver disease; supports immune function | Not graded yet | ||
| Vitamin E | Amount listed: 400–800 IU daily | Antioxidant; may help reduce liver inflammation and fibrosis | Not graded yet | ||
| Supporting stackListed as additions to the core | |||||
| Milk Thistle (Silymarin) | Amount listed: 200–400 mg silymarin 2–3 times daily | Hepatoprotective properties; antioxidant; widely used for liver health | Not graded yet | ||
| Zinc | Amount listed: 15–30 mg daily | Deficiency common in liver disease; supports immune function | Not graded yet | ||
| N-Acetyl Cysteine | Amount listed: 600–1,200 mg daily | Glutathione precursor; antioxidant support for liver | Not graded yet | ||
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Support alongside medical care. These supplements are not a treatment for Hepatitis B. If you are being treated for it, talk to your clinician before adding one: supplements can interact with medicines.
Each opens third-party tested products, matched to the dose above where we can.
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How this protocol works
In plain language
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver. It can be acute (short-term) or chronic (lasting more than 6 months).
TRANSMISSION:
- Blood (sharing needles, needle sticks)
- Sexual contact
- Mother to baby at birth
- NOT spread by casual contact, coughing, sneezing, or breastfeeding
ACUTE HEPATITIS B:
- Many people have no symptoms
- Fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain
- Jaundice (yellow skin/eyes)
- Most adults clear the infection
CHRONIC HEPATITIS B:
- Infection lasting >6 months
- Risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer
- 90% of infected infants become chronic
- Only 2-6% of infected adults become chronic
CRITICAL: Hepatitis B requires medical management by a specialist.
MEDICAL TREATMENT:
- Not all chronic HBV needs treatment
- Antiviral medications when indicated (tenofovir, entecavir)
- Regular monitoring of liver function and viral load
- Liver cancer screening (ultrasound every 6 months)
PREVENTION:
- Hepatitis B vaccine (highly effective)
- Safe sex practices
- Don't share needles or personal items
Avoid alcohol* - accelerates liver damage.
Vaccination* prevents new infections.
Regular monitoring* is essential.
Expected timeline: Chronic HBV is a lifelong condition requiring ongoing monitoring. Antiviral treatment can control but rarely cures. Supplements provide supportive care only.