Recent research shows that approximately one in six individuals beginning HIV treatment experience a weight gain of at least 10% within one to two years. This increase in weight is more prevalent among women, Black individuals, and those in poor health prior to starting treatment.
The weight gain is often linked to specific antiretroviral drugs, particularly integrase inhibitors and tenofovir alafenamide. While the exact reasons remain uncertain, several theories have been…READ FULL ARTICLE [HERE]>>