Cholesterol Foods. High cholesterol is a factor that may elevate your risk of developing liver disease. Cholesterol, a type of fat, is only found in animal products. It is highest in fatty red meats, shrimp, egg yolks, cream, butter and organ meats.
There are many causes of depression. Having the diagnosis of a chronic disease, like HIV infection or AIDS, can make depressive symptoms worse. Some medications used to treat HIV can cause or worsen depression, especially efavirenz (Sustiva). Diseases such as anemia or diabetes can cause symptoms that look like depression. So can drug use, or low levels of testosterone, vitamin B6, or vitamin B12.
Many individuals living with HIV and AIDS have often overcome bouts of illness but the side effects of the medications have resulted in deep facial scars, which affect their self-image physically and mentally.