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Offline tommy246

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« on: June 12, 2009, 11:40:24 am »
Just reading on there about hiv seems a bit out of date stating survival rates are 20 years from infection,what it does mention also is that selenium helps keep the viral load lower is this correct and if so what food contains selenium.
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Re: Wikipedia
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2009, 12:34:44 pm »
Hi Tommy,

There is alot of conjecture about the VL lowering effects of Selenium as well as many other supplements. While Im not an expert I am not sure there has been any studies to absolutely support the Selenium theory. Currently the ONLY thing proven to lower VL are the current HAART meds. With that being said I do take a daily selenium, because of its positive effect on the thyroid and prostrate, along with a  daily mulit-vitamin. BE very careful about any selenium intake because at high doses it can be non beneficial.
That's my take on selenium however I am sure someone who is better versed on supplements will come along and provide some more in depth info.

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Offline veritas

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Re: Wikipedia
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2009, 12:55:31 pm »

Selenium can increase cd4 cells, however too much selenium is not good:

http://www.i-sis.org.uk/AidsandSelenium.php

fyi

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