Question
Which foods increase CD4 count?
18 January 2016. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
I want to increase my CD4 count. Which foods should i eat to do this?
Answer
Hi,
A healthy balanced diet is important for everyone, especially people with HIV.
However HIV treatment is the only thing that will reliably increase your CD4 count. This will slowly start to happen after you start treatment, if you have not already.
You can have a look at this online guide for information about HIV and nutrition.
And our online guide with information about HIV treatment.
Hi Eric,
What was your CD4 count when you were diagnosed? If you can tell me what meds you’re taking I’ll be able to tell you if you need to take them once or twice a day.
Hi, my cd4 counts is 289 after i take 2 months for ART, is it a.good result? Do i need to take two times for ART par day? Please reply me.
Hi Umeah,
Please see Q10 here:
http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
My CD 4 is 8 in 2012 now in 2017 is 647 I was dignosed to toxoplasmosis gondil in 2012 then seizure in 2012 after 6 month of dignosed toxoplasmosis
I do have question till what age I will be working condition my current age is 43 regards
Umesh
Hi Melanie,
What do you mean by smell?
Instead of stopping meds, have you though about changing them? Also for what will happen if you stop meds, please see Q7 here:
http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
I have a problem white and brown arvs make a smell in my body. I am thinking of stoping this treatment and focus on healthy food everyday. Will that help?
Everyone’s CD4 count goes up and down, even if you’re HIV negative. Sometimes your CD4 count drops when you have an infection, such as a cold or flu.
If my CD4 count drops while I’m taking treatment what does that mean?
Yes, it’s good if your CD4 count increases. It means your immune system is getting stronger, and this will help fight off other infections. HIV negative people have CD4 counts anywhere between 400 and 1,600.
Is it OK if your CD4 count increases? What’s the normal number?