Nutrition and the Upper Respiratory Tract

摘要: On a population basis multiple nutrient deficiencies are common in developing countries, whereas developed countries obesity and vitamin D deficiency important health issues. While can lead to disease, the results of clinical trials investigating influence supplementing various nutrients such as essential fatty acids, iron, A on upper respiratory disease have been mixed. Probiotics may role treatment but appropriate probiotic strain/strains, supplement timing, well dosage method administration continue be debated. In practice, many patients report that milk exclusion diet is beneficial reducing mucus production; however, scientific for this remains controversial. Increasing evidence indicates zinc supplementation management infections. number also indicate has potential prevention disease. Optimal levels dosages remain determined.