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Nutritional adequacy is essential in treating HIV/AIDS, where gastrointestinal problems are common. Patients need to consider taking nutritional supplements if their appetite diminishes or mouth sores create a special difficulty in maintaining an adequate diet. All parts of the digestive tract are affected by HIV/AIDS, causing pain and malabsorption of nutrients and drugs. Patients are cautioned to monitor and control their diets to insure that they are not becoming malnourished.
STEP Perspect 1996
PMID:Nutrition Power. Gut drama: malabsorption. 1136 91

Highly elevated triglyceride levels being reported in HIV-infected people are a concern because they can contribute to heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis. The elevated levels may be the result of medication on the liver, dietary habits, or malabsorption of key nutrients. Preliminary studies have shown that dietary and vitamin supplements may help lower the levels to a more normal and safe range. Strategies to reduce triglyceride levels are described.
STEP Perspect 1998
PMID:High triglyceride levels: their danger and what can be done. 1136 11