A nutritional approach to managing exercise-induced asthma
Do you suffer from asthma that is made worse when exercising? If so, you will be glad to know that there are several nutrients that may help. It turns out that dietary factors such as an elevated omega-3 fatty acid and antioxidant intake and decrease sodium, sweets, soda and snack consumption can reduce this condition.
Why does this nutrient approach help reduce asthma?
a. Omega-3 fatty acids help to produce anti-inflammatory compounds that lead to less airway constriction.
b. Excess oxidation in the lungs contributes to lung inflammation and asthmatic symptoms. By increasing antioxidant intake , there is less lung oxidation and resulting asthmatic symptoms.
c.High sodium intake increases an inflammatory compound called IL-17. By reducing sodium intake, levels of IL-17 decrease which results in less lung airway inflammation and asthma. Also, it is important to point out that a diet that is high in dairy products, sweets, sodas, snacks, can increase IL-17. Thus, reducing these foods will help to reduce IL-17 levels and improve lung function.