Evidence shows that nutritional supports can help maintain health in the HIV-infected patient by replacing lost nutrients, compensating for nutritional damage done by the retrovirus-induced immunodeficiency, and stimulating the remaining immune system and cells for better host defenses. This new edition of Nutrition and AIDS is a timely look
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Wasting in AIDS in the Era of HAART. Supplementation and Undernutrition: Effects on Survival in Murine AIDS. Antioxidants in Human AIDS. Trace Elements, Free Radicals, and HIV Progression. Use of Herbs and Non-Nutritive Supplements in HIV-Positive and AIDS Patients. AIDS and Food Safety. Thiols to Treat AIDS. Drugs of Abuse: Modulation of Immune and Nutritional Status in AIDS. Cigarette Smoking and AIDS. Lipodystrophy in AIDS: Causes and Nutritional Therapy. Vitamins in HIV Infection. Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Patients in Japan. Nutrition and HIV Infection/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. Traditional and Popular Uses of Food as Therapy for HIV/AIDS. HIV and Infant Growth.