As the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic begins to fade into history, it’s crucial to remember that other recent viruses have also left an indelible mark on humanity. According to the World Health Organization, more than 42 million lives have been claimed by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Today, nearly 40 million people worldwide […]
HIV
Probiotics May Thwart Mental Changes in HIV
Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) brings numerous harms, not least a dysbiosis leading to: microbial translocation chronic immune activation changes in tryptophan metabolism These toxic effects are felt by the central nervous system (CNS) and are poorly understood. Concerning tryptophan–an essential (not made by the body) amino acid provided by diet– an enzyme indolamine-2,3-dioxygenase […]
Probiotic Use in HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is not going away. Tragically, 39 million are dead from the virus, reports the World Health Organization. Another 35 million people continue to live with HIV. The cases are all over the map but not in equal numbers. Sub-Saharan Africa and other struggling nations suffer with a steady flow of […]