WEIGHT LOSS INFORMATION

As everybody knows, more people with HIV and AIDS are living longer, and the days of everybody who is infected with HIV being "skinny" and "wasted" are behind us. Granted, I will not make light of lipodystrophy syndrome, nor will I minimize its devastating effects on those who suffer from it; but we are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of HIV+ people who are overweight and/or obese. This, combined with some of the metabolic and lipid problems associated with HIV disease (high blood sugar, high cholesterol and abnormal ratios of good vs. bad cholesterol) makes these people particularly vulnerable to the development of Diabetes and early, aggressive heart and blood vessel disease.

A healthy diet and exercise program are recommended for all HIV+ persons, just as it is for anyone else. For those who are looking for a little bit of "help" with their weight loss efforts and who are interested in an all-natural product to decrease their appetite, I am including links to my blog about the supplement Hoodia Gordonii, as well as to my Website. Both of these sites offer a wealth of easy-to-understand information about Hoodia.

As always, please discuss any weight loss, exercise, or natural products that you plan to take with your healthcare provider. I will note here that the supplement Hoodia has no known side effects, and there are no interactions with any medications.