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The Silent Killer in Sierra Leone; Liver Disease





http://silefo.webs.com

By Edward Jeffrey Boima
Chief Executive Cordinator
Sierra Liver Foundation

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  1. Brothers and Sisters in Sierra leone and Africa. Please lets come together and drive this deadly but Secretly and Silent Killer Disease. The Liver Disease

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  2. Previous Poll Results
    Scientific facts support the value of antioxidants in stopping Hepatitis C virus-related liver cancer. Which antioxidant supplements do you use?

    26% I get all the antioxidants I need through fruits and vegetables.
    19% Selenium
    12% N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC)
    12% Alpha R-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
    14% Other
    16% None of the above

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