Recent studies have revealed that some ingredients we all have in our belief could counteract asthma attacks.
This food is none other than dried fruit. To reveal it is a study of University School of Medicine (UNC Asthma Program) of North Carolina where it is said that the presence of vitamin E contained above all in some oily fruits would bring great benefits to those suffering from this pathology.
Let’s go into detail on this method to prevent asthma that will amaze you.
Dried fruit for a healthy life
We already know that the consumption of dried fruit brings a large amount of beneficial nutrients to our body. Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews and the like are the basis of proper nutrition and a balanced diet.
Eating seeds and nuts in moderate quantities allows you to receive the right amount of nutrients every day:
a) Insoluble fibers, which favor the antioxidant action and the proper functioning of the intestine
b) Good fatty acids such as Omega 3 and 6 which regulate metabolism and prevent the formation of inflammatory states.
c) Potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium, in addition to selenium and folic acid. They create the conditions for the body to regulate blood pressure, communicate harmoniously between the various parts, guarantee bone mineralization and the antioxidant function.
d) Vegetable proteins such as iron, copper and zinc for vegetarian or vegan diets.
e) Phytosterols that limit cholesterol and contribute to the absorption of substances in the intestine.
f) Vitamin E whose antioxidant action prevents aging and the occurrence of diseases related to time.
A method to prevent asthma that will amaze you
It is precisely the Vitamin E contained above all in almonds and hazelnuts that would condition the body thanks to the gamma-tocopherol. This is a vitamin nutrient contained in Vitamin E together with alpha-tocopherol which, however, is associated with the risk of stroke.
Gamma-tocopherol, mainly contained in walnuts, pecans and seed oil, acts on oxidation and inflammation. Studies conducted by the group of Professor Michelle Hernandez showed that the intake of vitamin E, in some subjects, showed the lowest incidence of asthma and allergic diseases.
However, the intake of vitamin E must be daily in order to observe a lower presence of mucin proteins, whose presence is decisive in the production of mucus.
This protein is very often found in those with asthma.
Vitamin E from dried fruit would be able to act in the lungs, eliminating possible inflammation and facilitating the expulsion of mucus.
