NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS IN HIV-INFECTED PAT IENTS

The wasting syndrome is well known in HIV infected patients. Predomina nt free fatty mass deletion is achieved. The weight loss results from decrease of food intake, from gut disorders due to HIV or opportunisti c infections. Metabolic disorders are reported too. Breakdown of carbo hydrats and proteins presents energy source. Raised free fatty acid tu rn over and hypertriglyceridemia are reported. Polyinsatured fatty aci d level is raised inducing free radicals increase. Free radicals delet e immune functions (apoptosis). Vitamin a,ld trace element decrease wo rsen negative effects of free radicals.