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Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs, study finds

A study of 200,000 UK Biobank participants found women eating four or more portions of fruit daily had smaller lung function declines from fine particulate air pollution.

  • Eating more fruit could reduce the impact of air pollution on the lungs due to the antioxidants present in fruit.
  • Women who consumed four or more portions of fruit per day appeared to have smaller reductions in lung function associated with air pollution compared to those who consumed less fruit.
  • Fruit and vegetables, particularly those high in vitamin C and K, can really help support lung function, but there is unequal access to healthy foods largely driven by cost.
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Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs, study finds

Eating more fruit could reduce the impact of air pollution on the lungs, a study has suggested.This could be down to the antioxidants naturally present in fruit, according to researchers.The effect was also more pronounced in women who consumed four portions of fruit or more a day.To explore the links between a healthy diet and better lung function, academics from the University of Leicester looked at UK Biobank data from 207,421 people.Research…

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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