Gammora Pill and HIV Cure

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What exactly is this Gammora Pill that has been generating buzz lately? All over social media platforms like tik tok. It is being touted as a potential cure for HIV.

In this article we won't go into the details of what HIV is since it is widely known by now. HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a virus that attacks the immune system. One aspect about HIV you may find interesting to know is that it infects a person in ten unique steps/stages or phases, whereby a series of sequential and malicious steps occurs. Let me provide a summarized overview of the ten stages involved:

1. Exposure: HIV transmission can occur through activities such as unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing contaminated needles, or transmission from an infected mother to her child during childbirth or breastfeeding.

2. Binding and Fusion: HIV attaches itself to specific receptors on target cells, particularly CD4 cells (a type of white blood cell) and certain immune cells. The virus then fuses with the cell membrane, releasing its genetic material into the cell.

3. Reverse Transcription: Once inside the CD4 cell, an enzyme called reverse transcriptase converts viral RNA into DNA. This allows the virus to integrate its genetic material into the host cell's DNA.

4. Integration: The viral DNA becomes part of the host cell's genetic material, and the infected cell starts producing new HIV particles.

5. Replication: Infected CD4 cells replicate the viral genetic material and produce additional viral proteins, assembling new HIV particles.

6. Budding: Newly formed HIV particles are released from infected CD4 cells and go on to infect other CD4 cells or immune cells in the body.

7. Viral Dissemination: HIV spreads throughout the body via the bloodstream, targeting and infecting new CD4 cells in lymphoid tissues such as lymph nodes, spleen, and tonsils.

8. Acute HIV Infection: This stage typically occurs a few weeks after initial infection. During this phase, the immune system responds to the viral invasion, resulting in symptoms similar to flu or mononucleosis. The virus rapidly replicates, and the immune response begins to develop.

9. Asymptomatic HIV Infection: After the acute stage, the virus enters a chronic phase where it replicates at lower levels, and the immune response stabilizes. This stage can last for many years, during which the infected person may not experience any noticeable symptoms.

10. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): In the absence of treatment, HIV infection progresses to AIDS, the most advanced stage of the disease. At this point, the immune system becomes severely compromised, making the person vulnerable to opportunistic infections and certain types of cancers

The progression and timing of these stages can vary from person to person. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a treatment approach that significantly slows down HIV progression, preventing it from advancing to AIDS.

Now, let's delve into the Gammora Pill. How did it gain attention in the first place? An Israeli biotech company issued misleading information, leading some media outlets to falsely suggest that a new drug called Gammora might have the potential to cure HIV.

What had happened was that Zion Medical, the company behind Gammora, conducted a trial in Uganda involving nine HIV-positive patients who were administered the Gammora drug. In the initial four weeks, most patients exhibited a significant decrease in viral load of up to 90% compared to the baseline.

In the second phase of the study, patients received conventional antiretroviral therapy in addition to the Gammora drug. The results demonstrated sustained viral suppression, with HIV-1 RNA levels dropping to less than 300 copies/mL, indicating a reduction in viral load of up to 99% from the baseline within four weeks.

The critical question now arises: Does a 99% reduction in viral load equate to a cure, or does it represent successful viral suppression? Before addressing that, let me share some valuable insight. Do you recall the ten stages I mentioned earlier? Alright then, if there is anything I wish for you to take away from this article, it would be the understanding of the 10 steps and that each and every HIV medication that we have in existence today is designed to target HIV at one or more of these stages. For instance;

• Condoms are designed to prevent exposure to the virus at stage one.

• Pre-exposure prophylactic drugs like Gabategravir injection, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), emtricitabine (FTC), and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) are taken before potential exposure to the virus. However, they do not halt the virus at stage one; instead, they target stage two of the infection process.

• Post-exposure medication such as Dolutegravir and Raltegravir is taken after exposure to the virus, ideally within 72 hours, to prevent infection. These drugs target stages two and three, inhibiting viral replication and integration.

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the standard treatment for managing HIV and addresses multiple stages of the virus's life cycle. ART typically involves a combination of various drugs, such as protease inhibitors, reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and integrase inhibitors, working together to suppress viral replication at different stages.

Returning to the Gammora Pill, while the initial study conducted by Zion Medical showed promising results in reducing viral load, it's crucial to understand that a reduction in viral load does not automatically equate to a cure. HIV can persist in reservoirs within the body, such as immune cells, and rebound once treatment is discontinued. Additionally, the study had a small sample size and requires replication and validation through larger clinical trials.

In conclusion 😏. I urge you to approach claims of an HIV cure with skepticism until rigorous scientific evidence and regulatory approvals are obtained. Forget about the Moringa juice being the cure or that colloidal silver can be used as an Antibiotic and antiretroviral medicine. The scientific and medical communities continue to conduct research and develop new therapies and approaches in the quest for a cure. In the meantime, adhering to established HIV treatment guidelines, regular testing, and prevention strategies remain the most effective approach to managing the virus and preventing its transmission.

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