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I URGENTLY NEED A SUBSTITUTE FOR "JUVEN"

I have had HIV since the 1980's

I also have myotonic muscular dystrophy, which is genetic in origin

In any event, these two conditions attack my muscles with a vengeance

For many years, I have been able to buttress my muscular strength with a preparation known as JUVEN. It contains several ingredients. The key ones are these amino acids: arginine, HMB and glutamine

Because of supply chain problems, NO ONE HAS ANY JUVEN. I called 40 pharmacies yesterday and today.

I went to a GNC, and bought what were marketed as the aforesaid 3 ingredients in Juven, and they almost made me throw up. One must be wary when buying supplements because a 1994
Congressional statute DIVESTED THE FDA OF JURISDICITON OVER SUPPLEMENTS, NUTRICUTICALS ETC.

WHERE CAN I GET A TRUSTWORTHY SUBSTITUTE FOR JUVEN

I am having more and more trouble walking.

  1. Alafia (Peace) I am so sorry to hear about your journey. I am sure you are having a difficult time. I don't have an answer for you regarding Juven but I hope you find something really soon. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member

    1. I am so sorry you are dealing with so much. I have not used Juven before myself. From what I see online there are two products with that name; one is for wounds and the other is like a protein shake.


      I found this link on another HIV website. I hope it is helpful to you.


      https://www.thebody.com/article/juven-protein-supplement-alternative



      Let me know if this is helpful. Best wishes - Heather R (team member)

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