Folic Acid May Help Treat Allergies and Asthma

05.02.09 | Author: admin | Posted in Allergy, Asthma | No Comments »

According to research from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, folic acid, or vitamin B9, essential for red blood cell health and long known to reduce the risk of spinal birth defects, may also suppress allergic reactions and lessen the severity of allergy and asthma symptoms.
Asthma affects more than 7 percent of adults and children in [...]

Researchers Discover Broccoli May Help Protect Against Asthma

04.15.09 | Author: admin | Posted in Asthma | No Comments »

Researchers have discovered that a naturally occurring compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may help protect against respiratory inflammation that causes conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The research shows that sulforaphane, a chemical in broccoli, triggers an increase of antioxidant enzymes in the human airway that offers protection against [...]