Micronutrient interventions and HIV infection: a review of current evidence
- 16 October 2006
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Tropical Medicine & International Health
- Vol. 11 (12) , 1849-1857
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3156.2006.01740.x
Abstract
Summary: Objective To review the current evidence on the role of micronutrient supplementation in HIV transmission and progression.Method Literature review.Results The importance of micronutrients in the prevention and treatment of childhood infections is well known, and evidence is emerging that micronutrient interventions may also affect HIV transmission and progression.Conclusion Interventions to improve micronutrient intake and status could contribute to a reduction in the magnitude and impact of the global HIV epidemic. However, more research is needed before specific recommendations can be made.Keywords
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