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  • Title: Nutrition and HIV: a new model for treatment. Vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
    Author: Romeyn M.
    Journal: BETA; 1995 Sep; ():16-20, 22-6. PubMed ID: 11362886.
    Abstract:
    The role of vitamins and minerals in helping to reduce the symptoms of HIV infection are reviewed. Vitamins, including niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, and vitamins D and K, which are not helpful in large amounts for persons with HIV infection, are also discussed, The role of antioxidants is discussed, as is the issue of whether increasing levels of these vitamins have benefits for HIV-infected individuals. The importance of regulating mineral balance in the body and how it helps the body's primary functions is examined for each of the following minerals: sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, chromium, copper, iron, selenium, and zinc. Recommendations on supplementation conclude the paper.
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