A combination supplement containing omega-3, vitamin C and zinc may improve symptoms of asthma, a condition on the rise, suggests a new study from Egypt.
Getting children to consume a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce their risk of asthma by up to 40 per cent, suggests new research from Spain and Mexico.
A flavonoid-rich extract from purple passion fruit may ease
wheezing amongst asthmatics, suggest findings from a randomised,
placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
Croatian supplier Milsing is tapping the growing allergy relief
market by taking its botanical, anti-allergy ingredient, Lectranal,
into western markets.
A roundtable discussion on allergen legislation to be held next
month in Italy could spell the end of "may contain"
warnings on food labels, according to one of its organisers.
Four weeks of supplementation with genistein, an isoflavone from
soy, may suppress the inflammatory process and ease breathing and
explain previous reports linking the isoflavone to reduced asthma
severity, suggests a new pilot study.
A diet rich in fruit, vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids may
reduce the risk of respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic
bronchitic symptoms, and wheeze says a new study.
An increased consumption of whole grains and fish could reduce the
risk of developing asthma by about 50 per cent, suggests a new
study from The Netherlands.
Apigenin, a plant flavonoid found in herbs, fruits and vegetables,
suppressed the levels of an immune system antibody linked to asthma
and other allergies when fed to mice, report Japanese researchers
in a new study.
Child asthmatics taking oral magnesium supplements decreased the
severity of the asthma and used less medication, reports a
randomized clinical trial from Brazil.
People with an antioxidant-rich diet could reduce their risk of
developing asthma in adulthood, say Cambridge researchers - adding
to a growing body of science on the subject.
A new report claims omega-3 fatty acid supplements can protect
against exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in asthma
sufferers, adding to previous studies linking fish oil to lung
health.
Eating fruit and soy fibre appears to protect adults exposed to
second-hand smoke as children from some of the long-lasting damage
to their respiratory systems, shows a new study.
Butterbur's alleged hay fever-fighting properties have been eyed
with skepticism by some scientists over the last few years, but the
largest trial conducted to date suggests that an extract from the
leaves of the herb is as effective...
Increasing vitamin C intake could help people with severe asthma,
report researchers today, who call for further investigation of the
vitamin's role in protecting against the disease, writes
Dominique Patton.
Welsh researchers will study whether probiotic supplements given to
babies can stop them from developing hay fever or asthma,
reports Dominique Patton.
Children with mild to moderate asthma who took supplements of the
pine bark extract Pycnogenol saw improved lung function and a
significant decrease in asthma symptoms, report researchers.
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent asthmatic cough
and allergy to house dust mites in children, report Australian
researchers, adding new evidence to the ongoing debate.
Resveratrol, the powerful antioxidant found in wine, and another
polyphenol quercetin can act as novel anti-inflammatory agents,
conclude UK researchers, although they question the value of
offering resveratrol over the counter.
Evidence that vitamins and minerals can protect against asthma is
scarce, suggests a new review, but the researchers do not rule out
a dietary approach to impact the incidence of the disease.
Levels of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids in the diets of pregnant women
do not appear to have an important influence on the development of
wheezing and allergies in their children, according to UK
researchers.
Vitamin E supplements had no effect on improving asthma symptoms in
a recent trial, reported UK scientists this week, but they said
their results do not rule out vitamin therapy for the condition.
The herbal butterbur appeared to have no impact on hay fever
symptoms, according to a recent study, despite previous evidence
showing it to be as effective as conventional medication.
Babies exposed to high levels of iron and selenium in the womb are
probably less likely to develop wheezing and eczema in early
childhood according to the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and
Children
Infants who take multivitamins may be at a greater risk of
developing asthma and food allergies, according to a new study out
of the US, which appears to conflict with evidence linking low
levels of antioxidant vitamins to higher...
Pregnant women with asthma who eat oily fish, such as salmon or
trout, may help protect their children against developing asthma,
according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in
Orlando...
Vitamin C may prevent symptoms associated with respiratory diseases
such as cystic fibrosis and asthma by hydrating the airways and
clearing them from potential pathogens, report scientists this
month, helping to explain some of the...
Labelling issues on the cards again for manufacturers as the UK's
food safety agency this week launches a consultation on the use of
alternative phrases to 'may contain' on food labels.
Taking fish oil supplements appears to significantly reduce the
severity in elite athletes of a condition which reduces lung
function after exercise and narrows the airways, report researchers
from universities in the US and Cardiff,...
The red wine antioxidant resveratrol may not only inhibit
inflammation causing disease in lung cells but could also be a more
effective treatment for the irreversible condition chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease than standard drugs,...
Whole milk and apples and pears appear to protect against asthma,
suggests a new retrospective study from Australia. Soy-based drinks
however have been associated with a rise in risk of the disease.
Taking supplements of melatonin, used to combat insomnia or jet
lag, could pose health risks for people with asthma say researchers
in the US. Higher levels of melatonin are associated with an
overnight loss of lung function in asthma...
Selenium and iron supplements could become more important for
pregnant women, if a new study investigating the link between
deficiency of the minerals in the womb and increased risk of asthma
later on sees significant results.
Eating foods containing full milk fat appears to protect against
asthma among young children, concludes a new study, while there is
no association between fish, fruit or vegetables and the disease.
People who suffer from food allergies not only have to be careful
about what they eat but also about who they kiss, according to a
warning from the Mayo Clinic in the US timed to coincide with
Valentine's day last week.
Further research by British scientists confirms the evidence that
vitamin C protects the lungs, and lowers the risk of developing
respiratory diseases.
