Nutrients and Foods in AIDS (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780849385612)

Lack of proper nutrition can severely impact the immune system, especially when it is already compromised. This book defines recent advances in understanding the nutritional deficiencies found in AIDS and HIV-positive patients. It explores the scientific knowledge of how nutritional and dietary changes and herbal medicines can benefit or potentially harm these patients. The text also discusses the negative effects of undernutrition that can lead to starvation, a potent immunosuppressant. Nutrients and Foods in AIDS is a much-needed scientific appraisal of current alternative strategies used in preventing or treating AIDS and its symptoms for improved quality of life.

Author: Ronald R. Watson
ISBN-10: 084938561X
ISBN-13: 9780849385612
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 05/13/1998
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.43h x 6.29w x 0.71d