Vitamin E And Hiv

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Vitamins and HIV testing

I had an HIV test and was wondering if taking Vitamins would interfere in the ELISA test. ...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Vitamins will not interfere with HIV testing.... Read more »

What are the best vitamins for HIV

What are the best vitamins to take for being HIV.. Are those multi-vitamins with 4 or 5 pills in a... Read more »

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

Vitamins & Hiv meds

I am currently on norvir, lexiva, and truvada, wanted to know if it was okay to take vitamin C,... Read more »

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D. »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Vitamin A Hikes HIV Loads in Breast Milk

In two analyses of HIV-positive mothers in Tanzania, those who took vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements had significantly higher HIV loads in their breast milk than women who did not take them (P=0.02), as well as a higher risk of subclinical... Read more »

High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation in HIV-Infected Men Safe in Small Study

There's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV researchers and read her explanation of a study she presented at the 16th... Read more »

HIV, Vitamins and Supplements

Table of Contents Micronutrients and HIV Getting Enough Taking Supplements Micronutrients and HIV Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are called micronutrients. Even thoughthe body only needs small amounts, micronutrients are... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Vitamin D Linked to Survival in HIV

Although vitamin D is classified as a vitamin, it behaves as a hormone within the body. Using sunlight and cholesterol, the body makes vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D is then transported to the liver, where it is converted into vitamin D 2 , and... Read more »

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Benefits of Vitamins

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is there anyone out there who takes vitamins regularly and has HIV? Which do you take and has there been any proof of its benefits?

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VITAMIN DEFICIENCY !!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

im having this problem that resembles a vitamin deficiency,the problem im having is a sore burning tongue and most recently erection diffuculties,im a 51 yr old white male,my question is,,,,has anyone ever heard of these being symptoms due to hiv... 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 »

Pre-med vitamins and nutritional supplements

Posted by DC23, 4 Replies

Hello,
I'm newly positive, and I don't yet require any meds. (My viral load is low, and my T-cells are high.) I was wondering if anyone had any advice on preventative measures to take now that I'm early in my HIV infection. Does anyone recommend... Read more »

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