Carrot ginger blend to help boost immunity in HIV patients

Published On 2022-01-27 11:38 GMT   |   Update On 2022-01-27 11:38 GMT
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Carrots and Ginger are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that fight inflammation and strengthen the immune system. Carrots are a good source of carotenoids that have the effect of strengthening the immune system and good amount of antioxidants help in better health.

A study in Human Nutrition and Metabolism journal reported beneficial effects of carrot-ginger mixture as a natural source of micronutrients on healthy eating habits and CD4 + T-cell counts for HIV-positive patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Kaduna, Nigeria.

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Researchers concluded that Micronutrients supplementation is important during Anti Retroviral therapy treatment and carrot-ginger blend could be a beneficial adjunct to patients on Anti Retroviral therapy due to its potential towards improving the immune system and strengthened nutritional status in patients with HIV infection.

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Impact of carrot-ginger blend on micronutrient status and CD4+ cell-counts of HIV-positive-patients on antiretroviral therapy in Kaduna, Nigeria

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