HPV 16 and HPV 18 can be cured, that is, the virus can be eliminated from your body, if you boost your immune system. In this post, we will share some nutritional advice and diet tips to strengthen this system.
It’s important to understand that nutrition for strengthening the immune system and curing HPV 16 or 18 is not a method of prevention. The ideal way to prevent the risk of contagion is vaccination. However, boosting the immune system is key to its elimination.
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How does diet help eliminate HPV?
Since HPV is a virus, it doesn’t completely disappear. The virus can remain latent without causing an infection. Many people have contracted this virus without having a very visible impact, and this is because their immune defenses help overcome it.
Even in cases of greater impact, where there is also an infection in the genitals with the appearance of warts, nutrition is key. This is because when there is an effort to improve the immune response, the virus ends up weakening and disappearing.
Diet to strengthen the immune system and eliminate HPV 16 and 18
If you have been infected with HPV 16 or 18, increasing the intake of certain nutrients can be very useful in your recovery to cure this condition and thus prevent possible cancer in the future.
The following are some ideal foods in a diet to strengthen the immune system. Keep in mind that some of these foods also have a positive influence on the prevention of the development of certain types of cancer.
Foods rich in indole-3-carbinol
This component is ideal for cellular reinforcement, and is especially useful in generating improvements in the immune system. You can find indole-3-carbinol in foods such as spinach or arugula.
Foods like broccoli and chard also have a high content of this component, in addition to having a high vitamin content. Brussels sprouts are also a suitable option to include to combat HPV.
Foods abundant in polyphenols
In a diet to strengthen the immune system and cure HPV, an increase in polyphenols cannot be lacking. It helps prevent the development and growth of the virus from DNA synthesis.
In addition, this compound uses certain defenses to induce apoptosis (death) of the virus. And with this, it not only prevents its growth but prevents it from causing more damage to the body.
You can get polyphenols and antioxidants by increasing the consumption of nuts such as walnuts or hazelnuts. Also, it will be of great help to consume wild fruits such as blueberries, almost inexhaustible sources of antioxidants.
Some natural beverages like green tea are also rich in polyphenols. And especially this infusion has had a great acceptance to combat HPV naturally.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a strong antioxidant, which means it can help keep the immune system strong. I do not advise you to take vitamin tablets or something similar purchased at a pharmacy, as they intoxicate your liver and you need your liver to be “clean” for your immune system to be strong.
You can find vitamin A in broccoli, kale, carrots, melons, and mangoes. You can also get vitamin A by consuming betacarotenes. These are transformed into vitamin A in the liver. You can find betacarotene in yellow, orange, and dark green fruits and vegetables.
These were some tips to help you know how to deal with HPV. However, there is much more you need to do if you really want to get rid of HPV and warts forever.
What you need to do is GET RID OF THE ROOT of the problem.
For that reason, I recommend you to look into Dr. Kirkland's story and how he was able to cure HPV and get rid of warts for good.
Vitamin B6
Another of the vitamins to cure HPV is vitamin B6. This vitamin is very important for the immune system. Studies have shown that a deficiency of the vitamin helps HPV to continue developing.
I recommend that you start consuming more foods with this vitamin, such as:
- nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts),
- legumes (such as lentils, chickpeas),
- vegetables (broccoli, pumpkins),
- whole grains (oats, rice, barley, rye, corn),
- and fruits (bananas, melons, mangoes, grapes).
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is also very important for curing HPV. The cells of the immune system need this vitamin to perform their functions properly. Without this vitamin, your immune system could weaken. You can get vitamin D directly from the sun.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, this means it combats harmful substances that try to damage and make your body sick.
There are very important foods in terms of their vitamin C content to cure HPV. Among the fruits are:
- oranges,
- kiwi,
- lemon,
- grapefruit,
- and blackcurrant.
I recommend that you squeeze a few oranges and drink the juice during lunch or dinner.
Among the vegetables with vitamin C are:
- broccoli,
- spinach,
- cauliflower,
- chard,
- zucchini,
- cabbage,
- tomato,
- and lettuce.
You can make a large salad with these vegetables in your meals, or you can prepare a single meal using some of those vegetables.
Vitamin E
Finally, I also recommend vitamin E. As you already know, HPV can cause cervical cancer in women. It has been shown that vitamin E prevents this type of cancer, so it is very good that you consume foods with this vitamin while you are healing from HPV.
You can find the vitamin in:
- peanuts,
- almonds,
- spinach,
- and broccoli.
These were some tips to help you know how to deal with HPV. However, there is much more you need to do if you really want to get rid of HPV and warts forever.
What you need to do is GET RID OF THE ROOT of the problem.
For that reason, I recommend you to look into Dr. Kirkland's story and how he was able to cure HPV and get rid of warts for good.
I wish you great success in your recovery!
Sources:
- https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamins-best-boosting-immunity/
- https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/30/the-4-vitamins-and-supplements-this-doctor-takes-every-day-for-a-strong-immune-system.html
- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/idog/2013/540850/
Medically reviewed by Dr. John Wellington. Dr. John Wellington is a board-certified physician specializing in urology. With over 15 years of experience, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge through a popular health blog. Dr. Wellington holds an MD from Ivy League University and is a member of prestigious medical associations.
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