garlic supplements can interact with HIV protease inhibitors

March 2001

There's now evidence that garlic supplements can interact with HIV protease inhibitors.

This is significant. A lot of HIV patients are trying garlic because of its reported antiviral and immunostimulant effects.

It's also being used to treat the high cholesterol and triglycerides that are sometimes seen with HIV therapy.

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