Omega-3, Vitamin C and Zinc may ease childhood asthma

A combination supplement containing omega-3, vitamin C and zinc may improve symptoms of asthma suggests a new study from Egypt. These three nutrients were associated with improvements in asthma measures, lung function, and markers of inflammation in the lungs, according to findings of a randomised, double blind, placebo-self-controlled crossover trial published in Acta Pædiatrica. “Children with moderately persistent bronchial asthma may get benefit from their diet supplementation with omega- 3 fatty acids, Zinc and vitamin C,” wrote the researchers, led by Mohammed Al Biltagi from Tanta University in Egypt.
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Reducing intake of salt/sodium also helps in preventing and in reducing asthma symptoms.