chondroitin-sulfates and Pneumonia--Pneumocystis

Several HIV patients offer anecdotal reports in which they attribute significant viral load reductions to taking elderberry extract. Thy-Mate was also used. Case studies from six patients are presented. In an interview, Steven Rahn describes his self-imposed treatment and its effect on his viral load. Another case discusses reports of dicalcium phosphate, a binding agent found in some dietary supplements such as glucosamine, inhibiting absorption of the supplements. Other cases are described, and contact information is included.

Topics: AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Calcium Phosphates; Chondroitin Sulfates; Complementary Therapies; Drug Synergism; Drug Therapy, Combination; Glucosamine; HIV Infections; HIV Protease Inhibitors; Humans; Plant Extracts; Pneumonia, Pneumocystis; Viral Load