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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Fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs
Eating more fruit could help protect lungs from air pollution damage, particularly in women. Researchers point to antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in fruit as possible defenses against harmful airborne particles.
Eating Fruit May Reduce The Effects Of Air Pollution On Lung Function
Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The post Eating Fruit May Reduce The Effects Of Air Pollution On Lung Function appeared first on Study Finds.

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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