Nutrients That Help Minimize Asthma Frequency

Nutrients That Help Lower Asthma Symptoms:

Omega-3

• When dietary omega-3 levels are low, it creates pro-inflammatory conditions in the body which is one of the trigger factors for asthma.
• Omega-3 fats exert an anti-inflammatory effect on mucous membranes and lower the risk of an asthma flare-up.
• Studies show that taking omega-3 is linked to a lower risk of asthma in both children as well as young adults1,2.

Antioxidants

• Inflammation of the airways in asthma patients leads to severe stress and damage to the delicate lining of lung tissue. Antioxidants like carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E help prevent harm to the lung and bronchial tissues.
• Studies have linked asthma and other upper respiratory issues to low fruit and antioxidant intake3.

Vitamin D

• Studies show that vitamin D strengthens your immune system and helps your body defend itself against a cold or the flu4. By reducing your risk of a cold and the flu, you lower your risk for asthma flare-ups.
• A recent study revealed that vitamin D brought down asthma flare-ups by about 300% in children5.
• A 2016 review of several clinical studies found that taking vitamin D supplements along with regular asthma medications may help lower the frequency of asthma attacks6.

Magnesium

• Magnesium has been found to help the bronchial cells relax and ease symptoms in children with asthma7.
• Studies show that magnesium stimulates nitric oxide production which helps increase blood flow to the lungs. It also improves the production of prostacyclin, a hormone that promotes healthy blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs8.