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Hi
I am a 40 year male weigh 160lbs 5'10" non smoker.
AIDS diagnosis 3 years ago then CD4 136 VL>100,000, weighed 126lb.
Started meds and have recovered weight etc well.
I take Co Enzyme Q10, a multi vitamin, selenium, a statin and of course my HIV meds.
It has been a tough 3 year battle to recover my health CD4 390 VL<40, according to my scales my body fat is 24%, body water 55% and BMI 24.6.
These numbers mean nothing to me, are they good or bad.
And is the anything else I should be doing or taking to stay healthy. I am on Sustiva/Kivexa.
Thanks
So my question is
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Response from Mr. Vergel
You forgot to ask your question.
Your immune numbers and your BMI look great. Your body fat is slightly higher than " a lean" percentage, but not that bad.
I would not change a thing except may be adding resistance (weight training) exercise to your regimen.
Nelson
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