The Effect of Arthrospira platensis Capsules on CD4 T-Cells and Antioxidative Capacity in a Randomized Pilot Study of Adult Women Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Not under HAART in Yaoundé, Cameroon

The Effect of Arthrospira platensis Capsules on CD4 T-Cells and Antioxidative Capacity in a Randomized Pilot Study of Adult Women Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Not under HAART in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Dietary supplements are often used to improve the nutritional status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). Arthrospira platensis (Asp), also known as Spirulina, is a cyanobacterium rich in proteins and micronutrients. Cell and animal trials described immune-modulating, antiretroviral and antioxida...

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Main Authors: Frank Stéphane Winter, Francois Emakam, Anfumbom Kfutwah, Johannes Hermann, Marcel Azabji-Kenfack, Michael B. Krawinkel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
HIV
pre-HAART
supplement
Spirulina
antioxidant
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/7/2973

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