Proper Nutrition And Immune Function When Living With HIV

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How HIV Damages the Immune System

Introduction The basic structure of HIV is similar to that of other viruses (Figure 1 ). HIV has a core of genetic material surrounded by a protective sheath, called a capsid . The genetic material in the core is RNA (ribonucleic acid), which contains the information that the virus needs in order to replicate (make more copies of itself) and perform other functions. You can think of RNA as the set of rules the virus follows in order to...

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Immune Function & Anabolic Steriods

Right or wrong, I was a body builder and until recently was taking stanazolol and dianabol on one of my cycles and decca (nandrolone) on another. I have recently been diagnosed +ve and had a bout of PCP. Now that I am recovered from the PCP I want...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, and thanks for posting. I am not aware of adverse effects of androgenic or anabolic steroids on immune function in patients with HIV infection. As you indicate, some people feel that steroids should be used more often in HIV management in... Read more »

what is defined as proper nutrition?

i have had hiv since 07/29/08 my viral load is 168,870 my cd4 is 513 and my cd8 is 1315. i have 8.5% body fat as of 02/2007 and i dont work out or exercise except maybe with walking an average of 4 miles a day. my nutrition sucks, because i crave...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

First of all, I would consider getting HIV treatment with your high viral load. There are many great resources in San Francisco. Call the Project Inform Helpline at 1-800-822-7422Dr Rick Loftus and Dr Howard Grossman are great at treating HIV... Read more »

Chiropractic can help improve immune system (CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND HIV, 2010)

I'm sorry to see you blinded by science Dr.BobMy meds were not working and as soon as I went to chiropractic treatment my CD-4 improved from 250 to 350 in 1 month-placebo effect I think NOT.Maybe you are not looking at the right science results...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Blinded by science"??? That comment speaks volumes! Please note, scientific fact is enlightening, not sight limiting. Your anecdotal personal story does not change scientific reality. Cd4 counts can bounce around for any of a number of... Read more »

HIV and proper diet

I am newly diagnosed with HIV. Is there any food, I shouldnt be eating? For example, sweets, caffine, alcohol. I was told my protein levels are high, should I try to reduce them? How do I go about doing this? I was told to take sustiva on a...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The effect of diet on HIV is a difficult topic because of the lack of scientific studies, especially in the post-HAART era. Before effective therapy became available it was very common to see muscle wasting and weight loss in persons living with... Read more »

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