Asthma is a lung disease that involves blockage of airflow. During an asthma attack the bronchi in the lungs get smaller and make it hard to get the air out of the lungs. Normal symptoms of an asthma attack are coughing, tightness in the chest area, and difficulty in breathing. the number of people suffering from asthma has risen by almost 30%. People with asthma maybe not getting enough B vitamins, magnesium, selenium, vitamin C, or manganese. Exposure to chemicals often is a problem for people with asthma and they should avoid things like urethane, polyurethane, rubber epoxy resins, car fumes, cigarette smoke and other forms of pollution. Dust mites in carpets, furniture, and your bed can also be a problem which a good vacuum can help get rid of. It is best for asthma sufferers to reduce their stress. Emotions like worry and fear can cause asthma attacks. It is also good to avoid eating a lot of foods with sulfites. |
| Nutrient / Supplement | Helpful notes |
| Flax seed |
source of essential fatty acids that are required
for the body's production of anti-inflammatory prosta-glandins. Omega
fatty acids and GLA are also useful and all of these can be found in
some products that combine all these together in a omega
blend. |
| B Vitamins | B vitamins are important in that they help to reduce inflammation and are also needed by the nervous system. B6 will boost the immune system. Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with asthma. Vitamin B also helps with digestion, depression and allergy problems. |
| Vitamin E | very good anti-oxidant |
| Magnesium | helps reduces body stress and is needed to balance out calcium, a good natural multi-vitamin and mineral supplement will have both. Magnesium also may help increase lung capacity. |
| Calcium | this mineral helps people with asthma and allergies to help with the stress caused to the body's reaction. See also magnesium. |
| Carotenoids | these are free radical scavengers that help stimulate immune system and asthma sufferers normally need immune system help. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of carotenoids. |
| Bioflavinoids | protects the body from allergens and helps to moderate inflammatory responses by the body of the person with asthma. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of bioflavinoids. |
| Selenium | helps rid the body of free radicals related to air pollution. The mineral selenium can normally be found in a good natural supplement. |
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