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Science News for July 7, 1996


Orange Juice Helps Boost Blood Levels of AIDS Drug

Researchers found that a glass of orange juice boosts stomach acid levels and increases the absorption of delavirdine, a promising new AIDS drug. The study, funded by NIH and Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, suggests that orange juice may help patients with low stomach acid achieve adequate therapeutic benefits.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·DateJul 7, 1996