date:Dec 17, 2012
Probiotics, fish oil, and fruit and vegetable concentrate may help ease respiratory problems in asthmatic children, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Observational studies have found negative associations between fruit, vegetable and fish consumption and risk of asthma. Experimental studies also have shown that probiotics can modulate the immune system; however, each dietary component exhibits a modest effect. Researchers from the National Taiwan University