Vitamins, Minerals, Other Supplements & HIV/AIDS: The Basics
- The International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (Regularly Updated)
A database of published, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals and botanicals.
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
 FAQs About HIV and Nutrition, Exercise and Supplements (March 8, 2012)
From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums
 The Supplement Syndrome: "I'm Not Sure It's Helping but It May Get Worse If I Stop!" A Blog Entry by Dave R. (February 1, 2012)
"Ask questions, do your research and target it at the symptoms that are giving you the most trouble. Then make your choices accordingly and with a bit of luck you will find some relief. The key thing is not to press the neuropathy panic button and clear the shelves of your local health store."
From TheBody.com
- Vitamins and Minerals (January 25, 2012)
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From AIDS InfoNet
- HIV, Vitamins and Supplements (September 2011)
From The Well Project
- Under the Radar: July 21 (July 21, 2010)
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from TheBody.com
- Antioxidants With ART Boost CD4s, Ease Mitochondrial Damage in 8-Week Trial (July 19, 2010)
From National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project
- An Introduction to Dietary Supplements for People Living With HIV/AIDS (June 24, 2010)
From TheBody.com
- Calcium Supplements: What to Look for (May 2009)
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From National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Calcium and Vitamin D: Important at Every Age (January 2009)
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From National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- À la Carte -- 4. Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (October 2007)
Part of A Practical Guide to Nutrition for People Living With HIV. For the complete guide, click here (PDF).
From Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
- What's in the Bottle? An Introduction to Dietary Supplements (February 2007)
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From U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- ARV Update: Micronutrient Deficiencies Less Common in Patients on ART (December 2006)
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In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- Get the Facts: Herbal Supplements -- Consider Safety, Too (December 2006)
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From U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Many HIV-Positive Patients in London Risking Their Health by Use of Alternative Therapies (August 30, 2006)
- U.S. Buyers' Club List, December 2005 (February 2, 2006)
[Archived Article]
A resource for people seeking discounted vitamins, supplements and other complementary treatments; some clubs also provide medical marijuana.
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
- Shopping for Supplements (2006)
Part of "A Practical Guide to HIV Drug Side Effects"
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From Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
- Nutrition and HIV (Winter 2005/2006)
A wealth of background info and advice about how certain foods, vitamins and diets can impact an HIVer's health.
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Using Natural Therapies to Make HIV Treatment Even More Effective (Winter 2005)
JoAnn Yanez, a doctor of naturopathic medicine, provides tips on how to help boost your immune system and improve your well-being.
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In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Cell Protection: Antioxidants and Your Health (November/December 2005)
"Oxidation" can damage some of your body's cells, but you can fight this process with foods and supplements that help keep your body's chemistry in balance.
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In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- Herbs, Supplements and HIV (January 2005)
[Archived Article]
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From Project Inform
- Avoiding Unsafe Supplements (April 25, 2004)
A brief review of supplements that can potentially be dangerous if used by people with HIV.
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From PositiveWords
- Moving Forward With Integrative AIDS Research (June 2003)
[Archived Article]
A brief look at the Foundation for Integrative AIDS Research.
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- FDA Proposes Labeling and Manufacturing Standards for all Dietary Supplements -- New Release (March 7, 2003)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- FDA Proposes Manufacturing and Labeling Standards for all Dietary Supplements -- Backgrounder (March 7, 2003)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- FDA Proposes Labeling and Manufacturing Standards Dietary Supplements -- Factsheet (March 7, 2003)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Update on Micronutrient Needs in HIV (July/August 2002)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Nutritional Supplements Can Help Patients Gain Weight, Raise CD4 Counts (March 8, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The Role of Dietary Supplements in HIV (Spring 2002)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Vitamins and Minerals Chart (Spring 2002)
[Archived Article]
Outlines benefits, dietary sources and recommended dosages.
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Using Evidence to Make Nutrition Decisions: A Look at Zinc (Spring 2002)
[Archived Article]
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- FDA Issues Urgent Notice of Recalled Injectable Drugs (January 25, 2001)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Vitamin Cocktail Helps People Recover From Nuke Side Effects (December 20, 2000)
[Archived Article]
From Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
- Garden Party: Herbal Medicine in HIV/AIDS (September 1999)
[Archived Article]
What to look for, history, risks and dangers and details on selected herbs.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- The 8 Most Important Supplements for People on HAART (Summer 1999)
[Archived Article]
In STEP Perspective, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
- Improving HAART Naturally (Summer 1999)
[Archived Article]
Holistic approaches to strengthen your immune system and enhance your treatment regimen.
In STEP Perspective, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
- Healing, Naturally: Symptoms and Suggestions (Summer 1999)
[Archived Article]
In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Micronutrients Part II: Minerals and Phytochemicals (June 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Micronutrients Part I: Vitamins (May 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements (April 1998)
[Archived Article]
An excerpt from Dr. Mary Romeyn's book Nutrition and HIV: A New Model for Treatment
By Dr. Mary Romeyn.
In Nutrition and HIV: A New Model for Treatment, from Jossey-Bass Inc.
- Nutrition Watch: Using L-Carnitine (February 1998)
[Archived Article]
Doctors recommend L-carnitine as a supplement for those taking adefovir dipivoxil (Preveon).
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
- Vitamin Supplements (December 1997)
[Archived Article]
From Project Inform
- Neuropathy: Nutrient Therapies (July 5, 1996)
[Archived Article]
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
- Spotlight on Houston Buyers Club (September/October 2008)
[Archived Article]
Club founder Fred Walters Jr. talks about the history of HBC and the importance of nutritional supplements.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Vitamins: Alternative Treatment or Necessary Therapy? (Winter 1995/1996)
[Archived Article]
In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
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