Zinc is critical for immune function. However, zinc deficiency occurs in more than 50% of HIV-infected adults. Researchers at Florida International University examined the effects of long-term zinc supplementation in relation to HIV disease.
Adequate levels of zinc are critical for immune function. During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US reported the benefits and safety of zinc supplementation in nutritional doses to prevent immunologic failure.
During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US and Botswana reported the benefits of micronutrients.
HIV infection and the long-term use of antiretroviral drugs are associated with increased mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress. During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US reported beneficial effects of antioxidant supplementation on immune function and reducing mitochondrial damage.
Zinc supplementation cut the episodes of diarrhea in half, according to researchers from Florida International University in Miami during the International AIDS Conference in Mexico City.