| know that asthma is a chronic inflammatory | | | | Why: Asthmatics are chronically deficient of it. Helps |
| condition? | | | | to relax the bronchial tubes and smooth the |
| Asthma difficulties can cause inflammation in the | | | | esophagus muscle. |
| airways until they eventually become permanently | | | | Where are the soures: Milk and other dairy products, |
| damaged, which makes the tissues in the airways | | | | whole grains, nuts, legumes, leafy green vegetables. |
| extremely vulnerable to further inflammation. And | | | | 4) Multivitamins with B complex (especially Vitamins |
| there we have the vicious cycle which is asthma. | | | | B6 & B12) |
| We know that keeping the air clean is one very | | | | Why: Asthmatics are typically deficient of these |
| important precautionary in minimizing the inflammation, | | | | according to Nutritional Medicine. |
| but this is becoming increasingly difficult due to | | | | Where are the sources: Multivitamin supplements, |
| today's indoor air quality problems, which are at an all | | | | especially those strong in B6 & B12. |
| time high. | | | | 5) Vegetables that contain folic acid |
| Fortunately, a well thought-out nutritional plan can | | | | Why: Asthmatics typically deficient. |
| also help reduce inflammation, and therefore reducing | | | | Where are the sources: Dried beans, peas, lentils, |
| asthma problems. | | | | oranges, whole-wheat foods, liver asparagus, beets, |
| A strategic nutritional plan is especially crucial when | | | | broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach. |
| you consider that asthmatics are more likely to be | | | | 6) N-acetylcysteine |
| afflicted by certain nutrient deficiencies as a result of | | | | Why: Antioxidant that thins the bronchial mucus. |
| asthma medications and the stress associated with | | | | Where are the sources: Forms of amino acid that is |
| this condition. | | | | well-absorbed or using amino acid supplements. |
| Most importantly though, there are certain nutrients | | | | 7) Vegetables that contain Vitamin B5 |
| that offer specific benefits for those with asthma, | | | | Why: Helps to form antibodies. |
| such as natural anti-inflamation, anti-oxidation, and | | | | Where are the sources: Eggs, fish, milk and other |
| anti-histaminic. | | | | dairy, whole-grain cereals, white/sweet potatoes, lean |
| A good nutritional plan with specific benefits for | | | | beef, legumes, yeast, broccoli, capsules, and shiitake |
| asthma sufferers is very important to them especially | | | | mushrooms (Japanes/Chinese delicatessen) |
| we need to consume 1kg of food every day. | | | | 8) Quercetin |
| 1) Antioxidants | | | | Why: It is a natural anti-histamine according to the US |
| Why: They defend against free radicals, which cause | | | | Dept. of Agriculture. It also acts as an |
| irritation and inflammation (common for asthmatics) | | | | anti-inflammatory. |
| Where are the sourcess: Plenty of fruits and | | | | Where are the sources: It is a plant extract or |
| vegetables are better than vitamin pills. An apple a | | | | consuming vegetable food supplements. |
| day keep asthma away. | | | | The above served as a guide on using nutritional plan |
| 2) Fish Oil (avoid if fish allergies are suspected) | | | | with relevant food supplements to improve the |
| Why: Anti-inflammatory | | | | asthma condition. |
| Where are the sources: Having fish twice a week or | | | | Do not make changes to your medication regimen |
| fish oil concentrate (capsules) are your best sources. | | | | without the supervision of a qualified medical |
| Consume cod liver oil is another source. | | | | practitioner. |
| 3) Magnesium | | | | |