Is Acai Berry Safe For Hiv Patients

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can i take 14 day acai berry clense weight loss flush with arv?

I'm presently taking neviraphine and combivor hiv medication,???? wanted to confirm if it is safe for me to take acai berry 14 day cleanse and flush or which detox you think would be cool with my medication....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

No published data in a quality medical journal (though considerable number of anecdotal claims on internet by manufacturers and patients)that acai berry colonic cleansing is safe or effective in the setting of HIV infection regardless of HIV... Read more »

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I have been searching for healthy foods to eat whilst starting my ARV meds and online i came across Goji berries, they are full of antioxidants.

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