Whey And Hiv

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Whey protein

Hello,I have recently taken a 4th generation HIV combo test (p24 antigen and antibodies). Just wonder if whey protein intake could possibly affect the result? I have been taking ~ 2 servings of whey protein for my gym routine. I have survey the...

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

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Very little affects the results of HIV antibody testing, save for profound immune suppression (like having a bone marrow transplant or cancer chemotherapy). In the well person, nothing. Not whey protein, not syphilis, not alcohol. Really... Read more »

starting on meds and gaining weight with whey protein

Hello Nelson,Im a 26yr old male recently diagnosed with aids after being positive for about 2... Read more »

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

Are whey protein supplements safe?

I am 16 and I lift weights and I want to take Whey Protein supplements but my parents want to know... Read more »

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

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hiv & working out/bodybuilding

Posted by windycitypozdude, 2 Replies

hey everyone! i have always been a "working out," active kind of guy, and always been interested in getting bigger/more muscular, etc. i shy away from the term "bodybuilding" as for me that conjures notions of drug-enhanced muscularity that is... Read more »

Steroids for Bodybuilding

Posted by Chico, 4 Replies

I have recently started on my hiv treatment and want to know if i can continue to take Winstrol Depot the steroid for my body building.

I am fit and healthy but don't want the steroid to affect my resistance. Any body builders or Doc's help me out... Read more »

a tip for immune boosting

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Look guys, no special food or herb is going to chase HIV out of your systems. Dietary precautions work like this: it's not what you eat, it's what you DON'T eat that will keep you healthy. I have learned that I get wasting spells several days to... Read more »

steroid alternatives

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I've been HIV for a little over 10 years. I'm still in very good health with undetectable
viral load over the past year and a half. I'm interested in hearing from others if they've had
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