(BlackDoctor.org) — Give your body a boost by focusing on fitness and choosing the right combination of foods and nutritional supplements. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:
What You Need To Know:
- Mix in a multi
Take a daily multivitamin supplement to prevent common deficiencies associated with the disease - Try selenium supplements
Taking 400 mcg a day of selenium under a doctor’s supervision can result in fewer infections, a healthier appetite, and other benefits - Get to know NAC
Take 800 mg a day of the supplement N-acetyl cysteine to slow the decline in immune function - Discover boxwood
Support CD4 cell counts by taking 990 mg a day of this herbal extract containing leaves and stems - Go gluten-free
Forego foods made with wheat, rye, barley, or oats to reduce symptoms of diarrhea - Work in a workout
Slow HIV progression by exercising three to four times each week
These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
