http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-059.shtmlThousands of research studies have demonstrated the positive effect that antioxidants have in managing immune suppression. The Life Extension Foundation was the first organization (in 1985) to propose that the decline in the immune function of persons with HIV may be prevented or slowed by taking high-potency antioxidant supplements. According to Marianna Baum, Ph.D., from the University of Miami Medical School: "Multiple nutritional abnormalities occur relatively early in the course of HIV infection and appear to facilitate disease progression" (Baum 1992).
Low levels of antioxidants and micronutrients in AIDS are most often related to low intake, as well as to malabsorption resulting from diarrhea, and also to metabolic problems and AIDS wasting. A high-potency multinutrient supplement, such as Life Extension Mix, that contains the nutrients most often deficient in those who are immune compromised is strongly recommended. An aggressive, comprehensive antioxidant "cocktail" that comprises high levels of nutrients will help prevent the progression of immune suppression due to oxidative cell damage. Some specific nutritional supplements will be discussed below.