Zinc deficiency is common in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)[1][2] and is associated with disease progression.[3][2] Accordingly, some studies show that supplementation with zinc may delay immunological failure and reduce the occurrence of opportunistic infections in participants with both zinc deficiency and HIV.[4][5][6]
Does supplementation with zinc help people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
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Zinc deficiency is prevalent among people with HIV and is associated with disease progression. Some studies suggest that supplemental zinc may help delay immunological failure and lower the risk of opportunistic infections in people with both zinc deficiency and HIV.