Vitamins And Natural Supplements For Hpv

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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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Vitamins & Supplements

I recently tested positive. My HIV Specilist and I have decided not start taking medicine yet. My T-Cell count is 475 and my viral load is 66,000. Can you recommend any vitamins or supplements that will help boost or help support my immune system...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Sure! See below.Dr. Bobfatigue (NUTRITION)Nov 2, 2006 How much of a role can diet play in preventing fatigue or counter-acting the side effects of meds? Response from Dr. Frascino Hello, Many folks, poz as well as neggies, fail to eat... Read more »

HIV Meds & Supplements

I'm currently on Truvada, Prezista(400mgs 2 in evening) & Norvair (100 mgs). I also take an 81mg Asprin for a genetic blood clot disorder in my family, .05 mgs of Clonazepam 3 times a day (am, afternoon & pm) for severe panic/anxiety...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.I'm confused, you don't notice any differences when you take the supplements, yet you want to know if it's safe? I'd want first to know if there's any benefit. Drug interactions can be a... Read more »

Immune boosters and supplements

Hi RobCan my husband use immune boosters or supplements whilst on ARVs (Combivar, Nevirapine and Cotri) ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your husband should review all supplements and nonprescription products with his HIV physician specialist to check for specific drug-herb or drug-supplement interactions. By the way, it's very doubtful his "immune boosters" are... Read more »

hpv infection (HPV, HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS AND HIV/AIDS, 2010)

hello Dr. Frascino, I know that HIV is more your area of expertise but I was wondering if you knew anything about hpv. I was diagnosed with hpv about 10 years ago and was reading recently that some percentage of people actually clear the infection,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Anonymous,There are many different types of HPV (30-40 varieties). Over half of all sexually active folks become infected with some type of HPV. In 90% of these cases the body's immune system completely clears the infection. (See below.)Hope... 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 »

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 »

Vitamins and Supplements

Posted by clilrichard

I was just wondering has anybody took Tibetan Padma I heard about it in a magazine and it sounded like a good thing to take but wonder if it would interfer with my meds. I am on sustiva 600mg, Epivir 300mg, and Viread 300mgs any info will be helpful. Read more »

Red Grapes, Protein Supplements & Noni Juice

Posted by Choosing2Liv, 3 Replies

Recently, a guy who's been infected for almost four years and is healthy as an ox gave me this advice: "...pay attention to things that can boost your immune system..such as red grapes, Noni juice, protein supplements, etc."

Is there any truth to... Read more »

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