NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA - TopicsExpress



          

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA Magnesium Magnesium levels are frequently low in asthmatics and increased dietary magnesium may be associated with better lung function and reduced bronchial spasms. Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 deficiency is common in people with asthama. Vitamin C Vitamin C has been found to reduce the tendency of the bronchial passages to go into spasm. Lycopene Lycopene, an antioxidant related to beta- carotene and found in tomatoes, helps reduce the symptoms of asthma caused by exercising. Fish oils Fish oils contain the essential fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which block the production of leukotrienes.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:51:28 +0000

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