In a recent laboratory study, a fatty acid from seaweed reduced the ability of HIV‑1 viruses to enter immune system cells. The study was reported in the journal AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. Drug-resistant strains of HIV‑1 have been on the rise, prompting the need for new therapeutic agents. Previous studies have demonstrated that products derived from natural sources have the potential to inhibit HIV‑1 infection. In this laboratory study, researchers evaluated palmitic acid (from Sargassum fusiforme, a type of seaweed that grows off the coasts of Japan and China) to see if palmitic acid reduced the ability of HIV‑1 viruses to enter CD4+ T‑cells (white blood cells that are HIV‑1′s main target).
Source: http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/121409.htm?nav=rss
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