A new health drink for HIV-infected patients has beenintroduced as part of ongoing resarch to improve the health of HIV-infected patients at all stages. The so-called Dhammarak health drink was initiated at the Dhamaraksa Foundation, one of the largest hospice for HIV patients. This was the first time research was done to combat the HIV virus through the use of a natural health drink. Dhammarak is concocted using safe natural ingredients including rice, sticky rice, cereals, vegetables and herbs.