Microbiology & Immunology Publications
Title
Clinical study comparing probiotic Lactobacillus GR-1 and RC-14 with metronidazole vaginal gel to treat symptomatic bacterial vaginosis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Journal
Nutrients
Volume
2
Issue
6
First Page
626
Last Page
651
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.3390/nu2060626
Abstract
Low serum concentrations of micronutrients, intestinal abnormalities, and an inflammatory state have been associated with HIV progression. These may be ameliorated by micronutrients, N-acetyl cysteine, probiotics, and prebiotics. This review aims to integrate the evidence from clinical trials of these interventions on the progression of HIV. Vitamin B, C, E, and folic acid have been shown to delay the progression of HIV. Supplementation with selenium, N-acetyl cysteine, probiotics, and prebiotics has considerable potential, but the evidence needs to be further substantiated. Vitamin A, iron, and zinc have been associated with adverse effects and caution is warranted for their use. © 2010 by the authors, licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.