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. 2024;6(1):11-27.
doi: 10.33696/aids.6.048.

Potential Advantages of a Well-balanced Nutrition Regimen for People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type -1

Daniele Basta  1 , Olga S Latinovic  2 , Yutaka Tagaya  3 , Giovannino Silvestri  4   5
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Potential Advantages of a Well-balanced Nutrition Regimen for People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type -1

Daniele Basta et al. J AIDS HIV Treat. 2024.

Abstract

This review underscores the important role of nutrition in enhancing the management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1). Highlighting the efficacy of dietary interventions, including, the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins D and B-12, and the Mediterranean diet, we delineate how these beneficial nutritional strategies can improve the effectiveness of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), mitigate its side effects, and ameliorate metabolic disorders in people living with HIV-1 (PLWH). Our review advocates for the integration and implementation of personalized nutritional assessments into the care plan for PLWH, proposing actionable strategies for healthcare providers in HIV-1 field. Summarizing the current standing of the relevance of the nutritional and well-planned diet recommended for the PLWH and emphasizing on the future research directions, this review establishes a foundation for nutrition as a cornerstone in comprehensive HIV-1 management. Our review aims to improve patients' health outcomes and overall quality of life for PLWH.

Keywords: Implications for nutritional interventions in HIV-1 care; Macronutrients; Metabolic complications in HIV-1 patients; Micronutrients in immune function; The challenges of nutritional deficiencies.

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Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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