Is Zinc Deficiency An HIV Sign

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The Evidence That HIV Causes AIDS

Background The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first recognized in 1981 and has since become a major worldwide pandemic. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By leading to the destruction and/or functional impairment of cells of the immune system, notably CD4+ T cells, HIV progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. An HIV-infected person is diagnosed with AIDS when his...

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Can Iron & Zinc supplementation increased Viral Loads?

I understand that in South Africa the Dept of Health advises against Iron & Zinc supplementation due to the concern that it causes increased Viral Loads? Are you familiar with this theory? Is there any science confirming this? I would have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Nutrition can be a confusing topic, particularly when broken down to the level of vitamin, mineral and micronutrient components. As it turns out, not having enough (a deficiency) can lead to problems. However, over-supplementing can lead to... Read more »

zinc isotopes

Dear Expert;I have been reading about the need the HIV virus has for zinc. Has there been any investigations, or any considerations given to using the various forms of zinc including, but not limited to radioactive and other isotopes to treat the...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your provocative post.Zinc is an essential element, not just for HIV, but also for human cells. Consequently, zinc would not be a very selective anti-viral.BY... Read more »

Recurring HPV is that a sign of HIV?

I was diagnosed with HPV in February. My last sexual contact before that was early in January. I had a test for HIV in Mid-March which was negative. However my HPV keeps returning and I am wondering if it is to do with the Immune deficiency relative...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Recurring outbreaks of HPV related to HIV infection are associated to later stage disease when immune suppression is more siginificant. It is unlikely that your outbreaks are related to HIV infection. If you are interested in having an accurate HIV... Read more »

Magnesium Deficiency

After years of chronic fatigue and benign faciculations. I have finally found out that I am magnesium deficient. Could this have been my problem for the past 10 years that I have been suffering with this? Since I've started the Magnesium...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Well one of my favorite philosophies is "never argue with success." If your physician determined you were deficient in magnesium and gave you a supplement; and if your problems resolved while taking the supplement. Then there is at least... Read more »

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DEFICIENCIES OR NOT??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

recently i went to my regular physician for a tongue condition,he said it looked like possibly some type of vitamin deficiency, he did a cbc blood count and an iron deficiency check ,still waiting for results,my question is would or could this be a... Read more »

Early signs of HIV infection - article in Genre

Posted by ScotCharles, 2 Replies

Genre magazine has an excellent article in the April 2006 issue on the early signs of HIV infection. Check it out. Read more »

SIGNS OF HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the first signs of H.I.V.(if exposed) during the first 8 weeks? Read more »

oral sex with HIV+ woman and bad signs

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i have symptoms. it sure that the first sign of HIV+. i found information here http://aids.about.com/cs/prevention/a/knowhiv.htm. yesterday, i have a blemish or purplish blotch in my mouth. it like confusion or bruise. now, blemish gradually... Read more »

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