HIV Infections
Conditions
Brief summary
Assess the effects of Sulforaphane supplementation in HIV patients that have achieved viral suppression.
Interventions
40 mg of Sulforaphane powder once daily.
Placebo
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* HIV patients on active treatment who have a suppressed viral load and have been virally suppressed for 6 months or more. * BMI increase of 10% or more since initiation of HIV treatment over a year period. * BMI equal to or greater than 30. * 18-85 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
* Cancer * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Intolerance to cruciferous vegetables * Intolerance to sulforaphane * Gluten Intolerance * Creatinine \> 1.3 mg/dL * GFR \< 60 * AST or ALT \> 1.5 times upper limit of normal. * White cell count \< 2000 cells per ml. * Hemoglobin \< 10.5 g/dL. * Platelet count \< 140,000 per ml.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lipids | 4 months | Triglycerides, Cholesterol |
| Inflammatory Markers | 4 months | CRP |