Zinc Deficiency And Testosterone

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Endocrine Society Calls for Medicare Coverage of DXA Bone Density Testing to Be Extended to Men With Testosterone Deficiency

Chevy Chase, Md. -- Hypogonadism, also known as testosterone deficiency, affects 4-5 million men in the United States placing them at risk for developing osteoporosis. Despite the clear association of testosterone deficiency with low bone density... Read more »

International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

ARV Update: Micronutrient Deficiencies Less Common in Patients on ART

A study team has found several vitamin and mineral deficiencies, noted as common before the widespread use of antiretroviral drugs, to be much less common in patients on antiretroviral therapy. They also found these deficiencies to have relatively... Read more »

Zinc Supplements Safe, Reduce Morbidity in HIV-Positive Children, Study Says

Zinc could be a safe, "simple and cost-effective" intervention to reduce illnesses such as diarrhea and pneumonia in HIV-positive children, according to a study published in the Nov. 25 issue of the journal Lancet , Reuters reports. Scientists... Read more »

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Testosterone Deficiency

After being on Testosteron injections of 200 mg. every 2 week for about 4 years now, my level has remained abnormaly low for 12 weeks. Last report it was 165 total test. My doctor also prescribes Testoderm tts patch to use after the first week as...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Unfortunately, I have never seen HCG work in HIV patients. It does seem to help in the weight lifters who have used testosterone,but HIV is different. Some people just need more testosterone. I would increase your dose to weekly injections of 200... Read more »

Testosterone deficiency

I got my first lab work results back (after initial diagnosis of being HIV positive) and my doc showed me I had a 5.8 level of testosterone. She said the normal levels start at 6.5 (I think that's correct). Should I get on some therapy for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Between 25 and 45 percent of all male HIVers suffer from low testosterone. It can lead to loss of energy, appetite, weight, muscle and bone mass, sex drive and even your rosy outlook on life! Low testosterone is the most common hormonal... Read more »

Testosterone Deficiency HCG

For Bodybuilders who take 'roids the amount of HCG they usually take is 5000 IU per 5cc. The overseas version comes in 5000 IU per cc. 5 cc is lot to push in. It may be you need that dosage. most Ins will pay for it, if a letter is sent telling...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Thank you for the information. Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.... Read more »

Should I take zinc?

I was just reading in the paper that zinc has been proven to make colds last shorter. Is Zinc good for immune system of poz people?...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

A report this week in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews indicates that administering zinc within 24 hours of onset of the common cold could reduce severity of symptoms and the cold's duration- the sticking point being that exact zinc... Read more »

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Zinc Supplements?

Posted by bartleby, 4 Replies

"I read that taking zinc has been proven to make the common cold last for a shorter time. Have you heard about this? What else does zinc do? Is zinc good for the immune systems of HIV-positive people?"
nelson vergel's response

personally, i like zinc... Read more »

Testosterone and depression

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'm looking for more info/personal experience concerning treatments and symptoms associated with testosterone/hormonal deficiency and associated problems, (fatigue, mood changes, ability to focus, loss of drive, lessened experience of joy, general... Read more »

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 »

DEFICIENCIES OR NOT??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

recently i went to my regular physician for a tongue condition,he said it looked like possibly some type of vitamin deficiency, he did a cbc blood count and an iron deficiency check ,still waiting for results,my question is would or could this be a... Read more »

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