HEP C & CAFFIENE

HI DR. first tks for all ur time and help here. im gt 1a and on 8th shot. everything ok so far.  i have learned from u to avoid sodas because of HIGH FRUCTOSE SYRUP. i have not had one soda scince on treatment. what do u think about CAFFIENE & CHOCOLATES. i stopped  98% of the caffiene i used to consume , but im wandering if i need to or not. i do have 2 cups of coffee on sunday mourning for a treat and i have stopped all chocolates.  can u please give all of us ur opinion on these 3 items.... tks.  LORENZO2

[Douglas Dieterich, MD]

No problem with caffeine. It is metabolized in the liver, but does not cause toxicity. An occaisonal chocolate on special occaisions is OK too, but too much sugar is not good for the fat content of your liver. Enjoy without guilt. DTD