Question

What supplements should I take if I am HIV positive?

27 July 2024. Related: All topics, Supplements and herbs.

What are the supplements to take when HIV positive?

At the moment I am taking selenium tablets, oxygen capsules and sometimes and natural antiseptic Septoguard tablets. I also experience osteoarthritis of muscle spasms on the back between thighs and buttocks and now take prednisone and Voltaren for that but when in pains.

What is your advice? I am on ART for more than a year now will be going for CD4 count in November this year.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there

The is no need to take any supplements just because you are HIV positive.

The only exception is if you doctor prescribes a supplement best a test shows that you have low levels.

Sometimes iron supplements are prescribed if you have low iron levels for example.

So long as you are on HIV treatment, this will control HIV.

There is no evidence that general supplements have any benefit. Usually it is just advertising to get your money.