INCREASE INTAKE OF HIGH PHYTONUTRIENT FOODS REDUCES ASTHMA – (11-24-08)

Oral administration of the purple passion fruit peel extract reduces wheeze and cough and improves shortness of breath in adults with asthma

Asthma and allergies are two conditions that can be greatly impacted by lifestyle choices, but these changes need to be rather all encompassing to have a stronger effect. However, sometimes simple but powerful natural products can have significant effects, as we see in this study with a high polyphenol fruit. One thing I always try to impress upon patients is the need to increase our intake of high phytonutrient foods such as dark berries, nuts, dark colored vegetables and spices. These items truly are very easy to add to our diets if we’re just aware of the concept.

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