Question
Will taking aloe vera stop me needing ARVs?
18 April 2011. Related: All topics, Side effects, Starting treatment, Supplements and herbs.
I am HIV positive and not on ARVs but take aloe vera every once a month, is it enough to fight the virus as I haven’t been sick so far and I do not wish to take ARVs because of the side effects
Answer
Thank you for your question.
No, aloe vera will not stop you needing ARVs.
Aloe vera does not suppress HIV.
Side effects effects are usually much easier than you think. Some people get no side effects at all. Most people only get mild side effects for the first few weeks and then this settles down and they feel fine. It is only a very few people who get severe side effects and have to change medication until they find the right combination for them.
HIV treatment is very individual. It is about finding the right treatment for you and your lifestyle. There are different combinations available so there are other options if you do find that you get some side effects and want to change your meds.
For information about HIV treatment please read the i-Base guidebook Introduction to ART
Hi Baguma,
The alvera won’t help your HIV, so unless its a drink that you really like there’s no need to drink it.
I’m HIV positive and I have been taking ARVs since 2010. Just recently I started to drink alvera plant juice every day 3 glasses is good for me?
Hi Elizabeth,
No aloe vera does not cure HIV.
At the moment there is no cure for HIV. ARVs are however very effective at controlling a persons HIV.
Does aloe vera cure AIDS/HIV?
Hi Glenrose,
What do you mean by side pains? And how long have you been on ARVs for?
My meds give me right side pains after drinking them, could it be side effects?
Hi Turinde – a balanced diet is important for many reasons, but only HIV treatment will control HIV in the long term.
HIV is all about balancing the diet, you have to be friendly to fruits and greens
Hi Bulls,
It’s important to see a doctor about this. There are lots of things that can cause itching around the anus, including something called threadworm which can be easily treated.
I am on arv’s and i have a problem with worms itching my anus. Please help its driving me crazy.