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Selenium and zinc supplements may combat HIV
Taking daily selenium supplements may block the build up of HIV in the blood, according to a paper in Archives of Internal Medicine. Selenium deficiencies have been recorded in HIV patients, and evidence suggests the mineral can improve the function of the immune system.
Suppression of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Viral Load With Selenium Supplementation.
Arch Intern Med. 2007 167: 148-154
It has previously been shown that zinc supplements are a safe and effective way to reduce illness in children with HIV. Evidence shows that zinc reduces the incidence of opportunistic infections such as diarrhoea and pneumonia.
Safety and efficacy of zinc supplementation for children with HIV-1 infection in South Africa: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2005 366: 1862-1867
Taking daily selenium supplements may block the build up of HIV in the blood, according to a paper in Archives of Internal Medicine. Selenium deficiencies have been recorded in HIV patients, and evidence suggests the mineral can improve the function of the immune system.Suppression of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Viral Load With Selenium Supplementation.
Arch Intern Med. 2007 167: 148-154
It has previously been shown that zinc supplements are a safe and effective way to reduce illness in children with HIV. Evidence shows that zinc reduces the incidence of opportunistic infections such as diarrhoea and pneumonia.
Safety and efficacy of zinc supplementation for children with HIV-1 infection in South Africa: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2005 366: 1862-1867