Hypogonadism Natural Supplement

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Natural supplement to ease fatigue?

Hi Doctor:I am currently taking Combivir and Viramune. I am a very active 42-year-old man who weight trains 5 days a week and am actively involved as a master gardener. My fatigue is the only side effect which bothers me. Is it the AZT in Combivir?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Tom, Fatigue in the setting of HIV disease is common and its cause is often multifactorial. Take a read through the archives on this forum, as I've addressed the common and not-so-common causes of HIV-related fatigue many, many times. Could... Read more »

iatrogenic hypogonadism from anabolic steriods

Could you comment on iatrogenic hypogonadism that follows with the use of anabolic steriods. Are... Read more »

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D. »

hypogonadism and hiv

hello greetings from Caracas Venezuela Doctor!, my query is, I have understood that suffer... Read more »

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. »

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An Introduction to Dietary Supplements for People Living With HIV/AIDS

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Treatment of Hypogonadism in Men with HIV Infection

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New Biotechnology dietary supplement

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

There is a new Biotechnology dietary supplement that has shown promising results for people with all types of autoimmune system diseases including AIDs and HIV. The supplement has had $50 million dollars of Research and Development and has taken... Read more »

Mushroom Supplements

Posted by asianboy, 1 Reply

I read that mushrooms --- maitake and shiitake, to be exact --- can help up the immune system, and are seen as possible cure for HIV.
I have recently bought mushroom extract supplements, and just wondering: will it be safe to take them alongside my... Read more »

Zinc Supplements?

Posted by bartleby, 4 Replies

"I read that taking zinc has been proven to make the common cold last for a shorter time. Have you heard about this? What else does zinc do? Is zinc good for the immune systems of HIV-positive people?"
nelson vergel's response

personally, i like zinc... Read more »

Vitamins and supplements

Posted by Blixer, 6 Replies

Does anyone have recommendations for a recommended daily vitamin and supplement routine. I've done some searches but haven't found anything that is greatly helpful. I've never been one to take a daily vitamin but now I'm thinking that anything I can... Read more »

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