Could boosting vitamin D levels help asthma sufferers?

There is new evidence coming to light which suggests that vitamin D could be useful to those suffering with asthma although more evidence is necessary before firm conclusions can be drawn.  It does not surprise me greatly that low vitamin D levels are implicated in asthma severity since studies over the last two years [...]

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High folate levels linked to reduced allergies

Previously I have written about folic acid and the prevention of birth defects and also the necessity of this vitamin for heart health.  A newly published study (1) has found that this essential B vitamin may also suppress allergic reactions and reduce the severity of allergy symptoms and asthma symptoms. The research was conducted by [...]

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Can Omega 3 fatty acids in late pregnancy reduce the risk of asthma development in children?

On June 16th and June 20th I wrote about asthma treatment and prevention and mentioned the apparent benefits of long chain omega 3 fatty acids (from fish oils). 

Recently published research(1) adds weight to the evidence for the benefits of fish oil supplementation in asthma prevention.  The study suggests that pregnant women who [...]

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Can dietary change help asthmatics to breathe easier? Part II

At the beginning of the week I examined how a Mediterranean diet may be useful in the prevention and easing of asthma symptoms.  Today I wanted to add a little more information on the link between diet and asthma.

Salt consumption has been linked to asthma.  A review(1) of studies found that reducing salt [...]

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Can dietary change help asthmatics to breathe easier? Part I

It seems like an odd link, diet and breathing, but actually it makes enormous amounts of sense.  Our bodies need nutrients to function effectively.  Nutrition affects every cell from those that make up our bones to those of the skin.  The lungs and the cells of the immune system, both of which are involved [...]

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