Diet Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Helpful in Reducing Lung Inflammation

(Newswire.net — December 23, 2016) Orlando, FL — Today, more and more preventable diseases are affecting the lives of many people. Pollution and unhealthy lifestyle such as smoking jeopardize the health of the lungs, and thus, put it at risk of medical conditions. The good news is that there is a natural alternative believed to be helpful in improving lung health.

Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is believed to be helpful in reducing lung inflammation and potentially in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There are medications used to help sufferers of lung disease achieve improvements in their condition. However, omega-3s are also an excellent option, especially for those who want to reduce their risk through natural means.

“Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish oil from tuna, sardines, halibut, or cod,” said VitaBreeze Supplements spokesperson, Michelle O’Sullivan.

A recent research conducted in Japan revealed that consumption of food rich in mega-3s could potentially aid in the treatment of COPD. Individuals who suffer from chronic bronchitis or Emphysema may turn to omega-3 rich diet to reap the benefits.

In the United States, omega-3s are not quite popular in people’s diet. This can be alarming considering that consumption of health fats such as omega-3s has been associated with a range of health benefits. These fatty acids are thought to fight conditions such as depression, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

COPD is placed in the fifth rank in the list of the major causes of death worldwide. Unfortunately, the prevalence of the condition is expected to increase in the coming years.

A study was conducted by Wataru Matsuyama, MD, PhD, from the Japan’s Kagoshima University Hospital’s respiratory medicine division. It involved 54 individuals with COPD who did not experience a terrible flare-up within one month, at the time of the study. The participants neither used cigarettes for at least six month nor pharmaceutical drugs such as antibiotics.

The participants were divided into two groups, and the first was made to consume high amounts of omega-3 fats. The second group, on the other hand, had a diet that’s low in omega-3s.

The researchers found that those who had omega-3 rich diet achieved a remarkable reduction in lung inflammation. The participants were also able to perform better in a six-minute walking test. This has led researchers to believe that omega-3s could be a part of the practical method for the treatment of COPD.

Those who want to improve their lung health and increase its immunity against infections, inflammation, and diseases may use fish oil supplements. These supplements are thought to have high levels of omega-3 fats, and have little to no environmental pollutants found in commercially-available fish (www.amazon.com/fish-oil-omega-3-supplements/dp/B00O8NS20K).