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GREEN LEAFY
VEGETABLES
Esp. those high in iron and
vitamin B complex
TB drugs (HZ) causes vitamin B6
deficiency which causes
peripheral neuropathy
Vitamin B supplementation is
recommended to decrease several
neurological complications
GETTING GOOD NUTRITION
GREEN LEAFY
VEGETABLES
Iron is decreased during TB
treatment due to chronic
inflammation
Studies state that low iron count
is associated
with treatment failure on the first
month
increased risk in TB recurrence
especially among HIV patients
GETTING GOOD NUTRITION
Whole grains
Helps prevent constipation
since digestion is difficult
in an infected system
Helps lower total
cholesterol and LDL
Hels lower diabetes risk
Helps prevent formation
of blood clots
Iron-rich
GETTING GOOD NUTRITION
Antioxidant-rich, brightly-
colored vegetables (esp
Vitamin C)
Anti-oxidants can stop spread
of infection in the body
Also accelerates healing of TB
cavity and turns sputum AFB
negative
Recent studies state that can
kill MDR and XDR M.
tuberculosis
GETTING GOOD NUTRITION
Greasy foods
High cholesterol and has
increased risk for diabetes and
heart disease
Can exacerbate TB symptoms
such as diarrhea, abdominal
cramping and fatigue
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
THANK YOU
references
http://www.everydayhealth.com/tuberculosis/the-right-diet-to-
beat-tuberculosis.aspx
http://www.symbiosisonlinepublishing.com/nutritionalhealth-
foodscience/nutritionalhealth-foodscience18.php
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone
.0037350
http://www.livestrong.com/article/336587-foods-to-avoid-if-
diagnosed-with-tuberculosis/