Nutrients and Foods in AIDS

Nutrients and Foods in AIDS

CRC Press, 2000 Corporate Blvd NW, Boca Raton, FL 33431. 228p., bibliog., index. (CRC Series in Modern Nutrition). ISBN 0-8493-8561-X. $89.95.
Ronald R. Watson. 1998.

Proper nutrition is essential in combating any disease but with AIDS it is even more essential. With the new drug therapies, proper eating habits are a key in how well the drugs will work. "The goal of this book is to define recent advances in understanding the nutritional deficiencies of AIDS and HIV positive patients, as well as to explore the scientific knowledge of how nutritional and dietary changes and herbal medicines benefit or harm them." This book has met that goal, providing the results of various research studies.

An example of the types of research reported is the chapter that discusses the therapeutic use of pomegranate to promote health in humans. It is quick to point out, however, that "the mode of action of pomegranate extracts on bacteria and virus and its long-term effects on humans is not established." In another chapter the study of cranberries in the treatment of cancer is discussed. This is a well documented book that provides the reader with a great deal of information about ongoing studies of various foods and herbs. It is a highly recommended book for all medical libraries and would be of interest in public and academic libraries where individuals are constantly seeking out information about the nutritional value of foods and herbs.

Keywords: Diet Therapy; Nutritional Aspects Metabolism
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