Vitamin D Treatment in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C

We hypothesize that patients with Ch.HCV have a low level of vitamin D, and that by raising their vitamin D levels by adding it to their standard treament of Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin, there will be an increase in their sustained virological response.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1

Exclusion Criteria:

• Vitamin D intoxication Renal Failure Liver Failure Malignancy