My husband is on intreferon for hep c his blood is low what foods will help build it back up?

Answer:
I don't know of any foods that will build up his blood count. You didn't say which blood tests were low; white, red, etc. There are other medications the doc can give him if his levels fall below recommended levels, such as procrit for red blood cells and nuepogen for white count. They are both injectables like the interferon. The good thing is they will help him to adhere to the treatment, and that is important in order for him to have his best chance at clearing the virus. I did the treatment seven years ago and have been virus free since Aug. 2000. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. Best wishes to you.

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Red meats that contain a high Iron content, if his blood level is low there is a strong probability that he is slightly anemic, even temporarily. Beef is the best food to eat to reproduce blood. Also make sure that he is ingesting enough carbs to keep his blood sugar levels up.

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i also inject interferon. i am anemic also. I was told to eat anything with iron. Greens, red meat,etc

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