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Vitamins and Minerals

Any other program of supplements should be based on discussion with a doctor or nutritionist. Remember that higher price may not mean better quality. For More Information You can get more information on nutrition and HIV from these web sites and books: Vitamins and Supplement web links, http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/hiv/nutrition.html#a3
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mineral oil and sex

if we are NOT using condoms as we are married and he is fixed, is it better to use mineral oil or baby oil for lubrication? Also to have some fun with....
Richard Cordova III

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network
Hi, there:Since you are not using condoms, I think it comes down to personal preference. Some women find that baby oil and mineral oil can upset the natural balance of bacteria in their vagina. A good alternative is silicone-based lube. It gives you... Read more »

meds and herbal supplemts such as green tea and omega 3, fish oils,.

I am taking Kaletra and Truvada and doing very well on them. I am also taking a multi-vit,green tea extract, and would like to start fish oil, omega 3, for long term effects of meds on cholesterol.I am in perfect health now and would like to keep...
Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

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

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Not sure I know what your question is...Nelson... Read more »

Fish oil

Would it be okay to add a fish oil capsule for my child. He already takes a multi vitamin daily. This will not interfere with his hiv meds will it? ...
Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

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

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No interactions have been found between Omega 3 oils and HIV medications.Nelson... Read more »

fish oil containing astaxanthin

Hi Nelsoni have recently started taking a new fish oil pill. It contains Omega3 - 500mg, omega6 - 120mg, omega 9 - 360mg. DHA(docosahexaenoic acid) 500mg, EPA(eicosapentaenoic acid) 120mg, DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) 64mg. but it also contains...
Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

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

Program for Wellness Restoration
Astaxanthin is a carotene antioxidant compound made from shrimp or algae. It is not converted to vitamin A (retinol) in the human body. Like other carotenoids, astaxanthin has limited absorption orally and such low toxicity by mouth that no toxic... Read more »
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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 »

Help with Herbs

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Can anyone provide me with some information or experiences with Herps or mega-dose vitamins. I am 34, relatively healthy (a little soft around the middle), HIV+ for 13 years. My T4s are at 658 and my viral load is 500, I have been on a med cocktail... Read more »

La hepatitis c altera el periodo ventana?

Posted by Anonymous
Segun pone en el mundo tres meses es definitivo


Tras muchas prcticas de riesgo, me decid terminar con todo y no seguir cometiendo error tras error. Me realic una prueba Elisa (negativa) a las cuatro semanas y otra a los tres meses y medio.

Me qued ms... Read more »

OTRAS ETS???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Ademas del VIH cuales son las otras enfermedades que se pueden contraer tras un contacto sexual sin proteccion??? Son graves??? Tienen cura??? y sobre todo: COMO SE DETECTAN??? HAY QUE HACERSE PRUEBAS INDIVIDUALES PARA CADA UNA O EXISTE UN ANALISIS... Read more »

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