Broccoli breathing
June 27, 2014
Eating one to two cups of lightly
steamed broccoli a day could help
asthmatics to breathe normally
and prevent their condition from
worsening, University of Melbourne
research has found.
The study found that consuming
vegetables from the cruciferous
family which also includes
kale, cabbage, brussel sprouts,
cauliflower and bok choy, can
reduce and even reverse lung
damage.
The research, led by honours
student Nadia Mazarakis could
change the treatment for people
who suffer from asthma and other
breathing complaints.
“Laboratory tests have shown that
consumption of broccoli changes
the formation of the airway and
may make clear breathing easier for
those who suffer from asthma and
allergies,” said Mazarakis.
The research is still in the
experimental phase, and during an
asthma attack or breathing issues,
normal medical advice should be
followed, she added.
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