Vitamins, Minerals & Other Supplements: 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
- HIV, Vitamins and Supplements (February 2013)
From The Well Project
- Vitamins and Minerals (January 28, 2013)
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From AIDS InfoNet
 Making Sense of Supplements (Video): A Blog Entry by Nelson Vergel (December 18, 2012)
"There are still certain quality-of-life and metabolic issues that many of those of us living with HIV try to manage not only with prescribed medications but also with over-the-counter supplements. But which ones are worth the expense due to positive studies in HIV?"
From TheBody.com
 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
- 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)
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.
To read PDF, click here.
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.
To read PDF, click here.
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
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