Resumen
HIV infection has profound effects on a patient's nutritional status because it can modulate appetite, nutrient absorption and basal metabolic rate. In addition, HIV infection can lead to the depletion of a variety of vitamins and micronutrients including vitamins A, D, B2, B6, B12, L-carnitine, iron, zinc and selenium. This review article summarizes existing data regarding nutritional defects in HIV-infected patients and the results of clinical studies addressing the effects of nutritional supplementation in infected patients.
| Idioma original | English |
|---|---|
| Páginas (desde-hasta) | 615-632 |
| Número de páginas | 18 |
| Publicación | Indian Journal of Pediatrics |
| Volumen | 63 |
| N.º | 5 |
| DOI | |
| Estado | Published - 1996 |
ODS de las Naciones Unidas
Este resultado contribuye a los siguientes Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible
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Good health and well being
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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