Vitamins, Minerals, Other Supplements & HIV/AIDS: The Basics

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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
U.S. Buyers' Club List, December 2005 (February 2, 2006)
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
Vitamins and Minerals (April 15, 2009)
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From AIDS InfoNet
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
Get the Facts: Herbal Supplements -- Consider Safety, Too (December 2006)
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From U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Herbs, Supplements and HIV (January 2005)
[Archived Article]
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From Project Inform

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
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
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
Many HIV-Positive Patients in London Risking Their Health by Use of Alternative Therapies (August 30, 2006)
In aidsmap.com
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
Shopping for Supplements (2006)
Part of "A Practical Guide to HIV Drug Side Effects"
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From Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
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
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 Dietary Supplements -- Factsheet (March 7, 2003)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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)
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From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Update on Micronutrient Needs in HIV (July/August 2002)
[Archived Article]
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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]
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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
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
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
Healing, Naturally: Symptoms and Suggestions (Summer 1999)
[Archived Article]
In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
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
Micronutrients Part II: Minerals and Phytochemicals (June 1999)
[Archived Article]
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
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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