Supplements of the mineral selenium appear to reduce or slow the progression of HIV, University of Miami researchers report.Deficiencies in selenium have been noted in HIV-positive patients, and evidence suggests that supplements can improve immune system function."Those individuals who were treated with selenium displayed no further progression of HIV disease, whereas those who were on placebo evidenced a continued increase in HIV viral load," said lead researcher Barry E. Hurwitz. Improvements linked to selenium were seen whether patients were taking HIV antiretroviral drugs or not, Hurwitz said.
Source: Health Day News, Jan 22, 2007
