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Hyperlipidemia and HIV/AIDS: High Cholesterol and Triglycerides

Table of Contents Introduction Hyperlipidemia and HIV How to Know if you Have Hyperlipidemia Foods That Affect Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels Exercise and Hyperlipidemia Drugs for Hyperlipidemia HIV Drugs and Hyperlipidemia Other Risks for Heart Disease Taking Care of Yourself Introduction Lipids are fats and fat-like substances in the blood. Cholesterol andtriglycerides are lipids. Your body uses cholesterol...

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Peppers/Onions/Spinach/Garlic

I know there are mounds of scientific data on drug interactions, however, are there any with food interactions. Many people complain about diahrrea & nausea with HIV meds. I am on Viracept, combivir & diflucan at this point. Although, the...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

No, I haven't seen any data on this, but if it works for you that's all that matters. Some of my patients have found that certian dietary changes can help with medication side effects, but it seems to be quite individualized.... Read more »

Can Taking Garlic supplements

I know I have a yeast infection, probably from stress and eating bad. I bought garlic pills the other day to kill the yeast. I took one at night and in the morning. Then I got tested the same day and was negative. Is it possible taking potent galic...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello, (We don't typically answer questions about HIV testing on this forum.)There is nothing about diet (including garlic supplements) that influences the accuracy of HIV testing.BY... Read more »

Garlic and Grape can affect the effectiveness of Atripla

Hello Doc,Thank You so much for your information about ELISA and PCR DNA test.I have another questions regarding the food.I live in Australia,I'm 39 and started Atripla on February this year. CD4 was 55 and now 437 ( 23% ), VL now 93...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi, Iv.There are no significant drug-food interactions between either garlic or grapes and the three antiretroviral medications contained in Atripla.Regarding Truvada and bone disease, see link below. Yes, it's fine to take vitamin D and... Read more »

garlic

I know if you are on certain antivirals you should avoid garlic supplements. What about HIV+ people that are not currently on treatment. Is garlic safe or will it cause the immune system to become hyperactive? I am trying to avoid anything...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

Garlic has received attention in HIV care due to its potential to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. There is also the action of some components of garlic in increasing the amount of time it takes for blood to clot, making surgery a bit... Read more »

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HIV Through Food?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi, I was wondering what the odds are of getting HIV through food.

I was eating a crunchwrap from taco bell recently, probably a month ago, when I distinctly tasted iron/blood (which may have been the beef, because I recall having taco bell beef have... Read more »

GARLIC

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'M IN SOUTH AFRICA AND OUR HEALTH MINISTER HAS BEEN TELLING PEOPLE TO EAT GARLIC TO HELP WITH INFECTIONS...SO BEING A SCIENTIST THAT I AM I HAVE BEEN DOING SO. IT DOES HELP TREMENDOUSLY. I AM NOT ON ANY MEDS, I HAVE BEEN POS FOR 3 YEARS. I USE ONLY... Read more »

Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference 12/6 in Boston

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference in Boston, on December 6

The Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference is a day-long event for HIV-positive persons and front-line service providers.

It is organized by the AIDS Action Committee's HIV Health Institute.

Th... Read more »

food prepared by HIV positive person

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I have a family member, with whom I do not live, that has recently tested HIV positive. My concern now is should I eat food that the infected person has helped prepare (canning of fresh vegetables)when I noticed that they have a sore on their... Read more »

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