No supplement has been determined to affect HIV or restore the health of the damaged immune system. A multivitamin supplement may reduce the rate of progression of HIV in people who have specific vitamin deficiencies, and protein supplementation can be useful in individuals with HIV who struggle to get enough protein in their regular diet.[1][2] Probiotic supplements may help improve CD4 counts and minimize the gastric side effects of ART. Currently, there is not a specific recommended strain or dose of probiotic.[3]
Have any supplements been studied for human immunodeficiency virus?
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No supplements are known to affect the human immunodeficiency virus or restore immune health, but multivitamins may slow disease progression in people with vitamin deficiencies; additionally, protein supplements can can help with a low protein intake, and probiotics may improve CD4 counts and reduce medication side effects.