Question

Does Biogen CLA3000 interact with ARV treatment?

23 November 2021. Related: All topics, Drug interactions, Side effects, Supplements and herbs.

I am HIV positive and on ARV treatment.

But I have gained quite a lot of weight and would like to lose it. As such I have started working out.

I’d like to use a fat burner and supplements such as Biogen CLA3000 which I have previously used before testing positive. Would the CLA have any adverse effects on the ARV treatment?

Answer

Answer: Josh Peasegood

Hi Ash, how are you? Good to hear you are looking to work out. This, together with looking at your diet, it the best way to lose weight.

Research evidence to show interactions between supplements and ARV treatment is minimal.

The main interaction is between some integrase inhibitors and some supplements, antacids and multivitamins. This is mainly about calcium, magnesium and aluminium. Separating the dosing from HIV meds by a few hours can overcome this. Please talk to to your pharmacist or doctor about these concerns.

However, CLA only generally has no proven benefit fro weight loss, or this is only very small.

Losing weight should be, and is an achievable goal. A healthy weight will help reduce risk of any further problems to your health.

These link have more information about diet and losing weight for people living with HIV.

Weight changes on ART and how to lose weight successfully (i-Base).
https://i-base.info/htb/40717

Diet: a balanced diet and your health (i-Base).
https://i-base.info/guides/side/diet-a-balanced-diet-and-your-health

Exercise and staying healthy (i-Base).
https://i-base.info/guides/side/exercise-and-staying-active

How to lose weight if you have HIV (aidsmap).
https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/how-lose-weight-if-you-have-hiv

If you have any further queries please get in touch,

Josh.