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Hepatitis B & C Treatment in Chula Vista
5 holistic practitioners in Chula Vista who can help with Hepatitis B & C. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
5 Practitioners
5 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Hepatitis B & C
Gabriel uses integrative approach alongside conventional antivirals when indicated. For Hepatitis B: support immune system to control virus (many patients suppress virus without medications), liver protection (milk thistle, NAC, SAMe), monitor viral load and liver function, antivirals (tenofovir, en...
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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyColon Hydrotherapy (Colonics)Infrared Sauna TherapyNAD+ IV Therapy
Key Supplements
- Milk Thistle (Silymarin) 420-600mg/day standardized to 70-80% silymarin (liver protection, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, some antiviral activity)
- NAC 1200-2400mg/day (glutathione precursor—liver detoxification, antioxidant)
- SAMe 800-1600mg/day (liver function, methylation, prevents cholestasis—expensive, prescription in some countries)
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600-1200mg/day (antioxidant, liver support, improves liver enzymes)
- Selenium 200mcg/day (antioxidant, immune function)
- Vitamin E 400-800 IU (antioxidant for liver—especially if NAFLD)
Key Lab Markers
- Hepatitis B: HBsAg (surface antigen—positive if infected), Anti-HBs (antibody—positive if immune from vaccine or cleared infection), Anti-HBc (core antibody—IgM acute, IgG past/chronic), HBeAg (e antigen—high infectivity), Anti-HBe (lower infectivity), HBV DNA viral load (quantitative—measures virus replication), Hepatitis C: HCV antibody (positive if exposed—doesn't distinguish active from cleared), HCV RNA viral load (quantitative—confirms active infection, monitors treatment), HCV genotype (determines treatment regimen), Liver function tests: ALT, AST (elevated with liver inflammation), Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, Albumin, PT/INR (synthetic function), Platelet count (low if cirrhosis), Fibrosis assessment: FibroScan (elastography—non-invasive), FIB-4 score (calculation using age, ALT, AST, platelets), APRI score, Liver biopsy (gold standard but invasive—rarely needed now), Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP—liver cancer screening if cirrhosis), Complete Blood Count, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Lipid panel (fatty liver common), Fasting glucose, HbA1c (diabetes worsens liver disease), Screening for co-infections: HIV, Hepatitis A (vaccinate if not immune), Hepatitis D (only if HBV positive)
Practitioners in Chula Vista for Hepatitis B & C
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#1
88GPS
Dr. Erica Oberg
Relevant VerifiedDr. Erica Oberg Chula Vista·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Erica Oberg, Chula Vista, CA 91910
✓ IV Nutrient Therapynaturopathic medicinehormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultation
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87GPS
Dr. Melinda Silva Medical Spa
VerifiedDr. Melinda Silva·MD
4.5(50)
Dr. Melinda Silva Medical Spa, Chula Vista, CA 91915
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
San Diego Naturopathic
VerifiedSan Diego Naturopathic·ND Team
4.5(50)
San Diego Naturopathic, Chula Vista, CA 91910
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
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