ABSTRACT
Lack of proper nutrition can severely impact the immune system, especially when it is already compromised. This book defines recent advances in understanding the nutritional deficiencies found in AIDS and HIV-positive patients. It explores the scientific knowledge of how nutritional and dietary changes and herbal medicines can benefit or potentially harm these patients. The text also discusses the negative effects of undernutrition that can lead to starvation, a potent immunosuppressant. Nutrients and Foods in AIDS is a much-needed scientific appraisal of current alternative strategies used in preventing or treating AIDS and its symptoms for improved quality of life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section 1|115 pages
Nutrition and AIDS
section 2|52 pages
Absorption and AIDS
section 3|42 pages
Animal models for nutrition and AIDS
section 4|12 pages
Fruits and HIV progression