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What dosage of selenium is effective toward slowing the speed of hiv disease progression?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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200 microgram/ day.: Selenium enhances immune function because of its vital role in glutathione peroxidase. The other anti oxidants are caroteines,Vit C & E & zinc. Pure aloe vera juice has been proved to improve immune functions in HIV infection.

Answered 8/2/2014

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