Ang mga minerals Zinc at iron at ang element na Selinium ay sinasabi ring mahusay na panlaban sa HIV virus.
Many people who are HIV positive or have AIDS turn to a regime of Microbiotic foods. However, such diets may do more harm than good as they tend to be bulky and promote weight loss because they contain too few calories. Since a diminished appetite is part of the nature of the illness, patients are likely to find it hard to eat enough microbiotic food.
Ipinapayo sa mga may AIDS na ipagpatuloy ang pagkain ng may Selinium. Ang Selinium ay makukuha sa pagkaing butil, wheatgerm o bran. Maaari ring i-take ang Selinium in supplement form subalit ang dietary sources ang mas preferrable. The daily intake from all sources should not exceed 450 mcg. Ang sinumang nasa final stages ng karamdamang ito ay dapat hikayating kumain nang anumang magustuhan nila. Eating should never be stressful and any food is better than none at all.