Whey And Hiv

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WHEY PROTEIN PLUS HIV

Please,Im positive but everything is okay so far, indetectable viral load and Tcells around 500. I would like to know if is there any problem to take Whey Protein, BCAA to practice bodybuilding? Sorry my english......

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello,As best I can tell, there's no problem taking these nutritional supplements, and no significant interaction between your supplements and HIV medications.Nevertheless, be sure to let your care provider know about all of the medications,... Read more »

Whey protein

Hello,I have recently taken a 4th generation HIV combo test (p24 antigen and antibodies). Just... Read more »

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Whey & ARVs

Can you have this -- http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.htmlOr any one from this list --... Read more »

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