Miami researchers know that adequate amounts of dietary zinc are needed to slow the progression of HIV disease. This review of zinc research affords the reader with a summary of the issues surrounding zinc supplementation among HIV-positive people. Many of these nutrition professionals now suggest a wider variety of supplements to meet the needs of this population group. In the U.S. ALA has been introduced as a metabolic antioxidant. Buyer's Clubs encourage the use of daily ALA supplementation by saying it helps to protect the liver.
Many people consume garlic as a preventive measure.
Some HIV-positive people use it as prophylactic treatment for fungal infections. Garlic purportedly stimulates macrophage activity to kill viruses, bacteria, and yeast. It's touted to boost the immune system and increase T-helper cell activity. Garlic is purported to prevent inflammation, reduce tumor masses, increase phagocytic function and stimulate the immune system. This review covers in vitro, animal and human research of garlic.