Metabolic Complications of HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy: Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance, and Cardiovascular Disease
Summary
- Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to reduce triglyceride levels in HIV-infected patients receiving ART[Gerber 2008; Oliveira 2011]
- Niacin can reduce triglycerides and can also increase HDL and lower LDL[Illingworth 1994]
- Tolerability may be problematic at higher doses[Probstfield 1994]
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