Harnessing The Power of Spirulina as A Nutraceutical in HIV Patient Health Booster
The most prevalent one of the diseases in the world is HIV , HIV is a single-stranded RNA retrovirus . Malnutrition worsens the impact of HIV by causing chronic fatigue and speeding up disease progression, leading to earlier death.Diagnosing of HIV usually involves identifying HIV- specific antibodies in serum, plasma or detecting the virus itself using nucleic acid detection techniques such as polymerase chain reaction(PCR), p24 antigen testing, or viral culture.Engaging in unprotected sex with an infected individual elevates the risk of HIV transmission.Some complications of HIV infection are the direct result of long-term infection, whereas others are the indirect result of aging, antiretroviral therapy, or other patient factors.In this nutraceutical, spirulina is a superfood which is a cyanobacterium which shows its potential role in managing HIV. Spirulina is a microorganism, which is photosynthetic and reproduces rapidly. Consumption of spirulina is a way to supplement protein and vitamins in a person's diet.It also contains thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and vitamins A, B6, and K. Spirulina can be consumed in various ways which is a power booster for HIV patients.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2024-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14211532
- Primary Topic
- Biological Research and Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00