Asthma and Cod Liver Oil

Who would ever guess cod liver oil can treat asthma?  

...It has been shown that there is an association between cod liver oil and asthma.

A lack of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet is believed by many experts to be one of the causes of asthma.

Babies who were bottle fed and children who don't eat a sufficiently nutritional diet appear to be at higher risk for this ailment.

Research has found that cod liver oil is a rich source of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Among its many benefits are the prevention of dry skin, relief for arthritis sufferers, and improved heart health. And now cod liver oil seems to hold the promise of curtailing asthma symptoms.

It seems that asthma attacks can be treated by including an adequate amount of essential fatty acids in the diet, particularly the omega-3 fatty acids found in cod liver oil. Researchers report that omega-6 is the most widely consumed of the fatty acids, whereas omega-3 is the least consumed.

Asthma is an inflammatory disorder and we know that omega-3 fatty acids help to relieve such medical conditions. So it seems logical to suppose that cod liver oil can be a useful option for treating this disease.

It's been revealed in studies that children are more liable to develop asthma when they don't eat enough foods containing Vitamins C, E, and B12, as well as zinc, selenium, magnesium and beta-carotene. A first step in treating asthma should be to include these important nutrients in the diet, supplemented by cod liver oil.

Since it's difficult to get enough omega-3 fatty acids through diet alone, supplementing your food intake with cod liver oil will help to maintain sufficient levels of the vitamins and fatty acids that are found in this nutritional product.

Anecdotal evidence shows that one individual experiencing an asthma attack took cod liver oil and the symptoms stopped. After some time, she stopped using the oil, and the wheezing started up again. It seems, then, that cod liver oil can help to eliminate asthma attacks.

The first thing you need to do if you suspect that you or your child has asthma is to visit your doctor. He or she can tell you if cod liver oil is right for you, particularly if you already have a medical condition or are taking medication which might interfere with the oil.

Based on the research, it appears that cod liver oil can offer some relief to those who suffer from asthma, and could be an effective supplemental treatment.

Author Kim Archer writes for Asthma Treatment Today, a great source of information on causes and treatments of asthma

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