Almost one-third of patients, including those taking standard doses of supplements, exhibit low blood levels of antioxidant vitamins and may benefit from optimal doses. Turmeric should not to be used if you have a biliary dysfunction or a blood clotting disorder. Bromelain shows better test tube results than synthetic protease inhibitors. Be aware that licorice can have undesirable side effects. Shiitake Mushroom has been shown to boost immunity and fight fatigue.
Astragalus can potentially help boost the immune system.
Carnitine is deficient in AIDS patients. Vitamin C slows the progression to AIDS, and supplementation with 1,500 to 3,000 mg raises blood levels of glutathione a key antiviral antioxidant. Ten to 35 of patients have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Zinc is critical to immune function, reduces opportunistic infections, and is often deficient in AIDS patients.