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Respiratory allergies: how to fight them with Omega-3s

Spring is time for respiratory allergies, but as we all know pollens are not the only source of allergens. Dust mites, cat and dog dander, and latex are other common examples of inherently harmless substances that can trigger an over-response by the immune system and, consequently, allergy symptoms.

Omega-3s increase lung function during sports

Intake of Omega 3 during a period of intensive training can improve the function of athletes' lungs. The action of these fatty acids, demonstrated by research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, is effective during and after exercise.

Bronchospasm: what it is, symptoms and how Omega-3s can help you

Asthma: vitamin D deficiency may promote flare-ups

Asthmatics with vitamin D deficiency possess a 25 percent greater chance of experiencing acute respiratory attacks.

Asthma: vitamin D supplements protect against acute attacks and reduce the risk of hospitalization

Vitamin D supplements can moderate the symptoms and severity of asthma when given together with the usual medications. In fact, treatment with vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of asthma attacks requiring hospitalization, and the average annual number of asthma attacks, per person from 6 percent to about 3 percent. 

Respiratory tract infections: can vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of getting sick?

Vitamin D supplements could play a role in preventing respiratory tract infections, reducing the risk of being affected by up to 12 percent. Daily or weekly supplementation with vitamin D appears to be effective especially in individuals with low levels of the vitamin in their blood, prior to treatment.

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Respiratory allergies: how to fight them with Omega-3s

Spring is time for respiratory allergies, but as we all know pollens are not the only source of allergens. Dust mites, cat and dog dander, and latex are other common examples of inherently harmless substances that can trigger an over-response by the immune system and, consequently, allergy symptoms.

Omega-3s increase lung function during sports

Intake of Omega 3 during a period of intensive training can improve the function of athletes' lungs. The action of these fatty acids, demonstrated by research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, is effective during and after exercise.

Bronchospasm: what it is, symptoms and how Omega-3s can help you

Asthma: vitamin D deficiency may promote flare-ups

Asthmatics with vitamin D deficiency possess a 25 percent greater chance of experiencing acute respiratory attacks.

Asthma: vitamin D supplements protect against acute attacks and reduce the risk of hospitalization

Vitamin D supplements can moderate the symptoms and severity of asthma when given together with the usual medications. In fact, treatment with vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of asthma attacks requiring hospitalization, and the average annual number of asthma attacks, per person from 6 percent to about 3 percent. 

Respiratory tract infections: can vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of getting sick?

Vitamin D supplements could play a role in preventing respiratory tract infections, reducing the risk of being affected by up to 12 percent. Daily or weekly supplementation with vitamin D appears to be effective especially in individuals with low levels of the vitamin in their blood, prior to treatment.