Does a high-fibre diet help relieve asthma?

Conclusion The current study has discovered more about the role of dietary fibre in the gut and its effect on lung inflammation. The findings come from experiments with mice in the laboratory. Importantly, the researchers only tested the effect of dietary fibre on airway inflammation in mice. The results of animal research often do not translate into the same results for people. However, the basic biology of humans and mice is surprisingly similar in some aspects, so these findings give a good starting point for further study in humans. Although these results can help scientists learn more about the role dietary fibre plays in protecting against airway inflammation, headlines stating that a high-fibre diet "prevents lung inflammation" are premature. However, there is evidence that a high-fibre diet can protect against other chronic diseases. For example, a 2011 study found evidence that suggested a high-fibre diet could protect against bowel cancer. If you are having problems controlling your asthma symptoms, your treatment plan may need to be reviewed. Read more about the available treatment options for asthma. Analysis by Bazian. Edited by NHS Choices. Follow Behind the Headlines on Twitter. Links To The Headlines Eating more fibre could help treat symptoms of asthma, scientists say. The Independent, January 6 2014 Asthma: Altering diet may ease symptoms. BBC News, January 6 2014 Eating plenty of fruit and veg can protect against asthma: High-fibre diet prevent...
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