Asthma

Nutrients connected to Asthma

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• Royal JellyDocumented risk

  Royal jelly can trigger asthma attacks in allergic people; people with asthma are described as higher risk.

• Salt Therapy (Halotherapy)Preliminary or mixed

  One pilot trial in children with mild asthma improved airway reactivity but not breathing tests; larger trials are needed.

• Chicory rootDocumented risk

  One chicory factory worker developed asthma from dry root dust.

• Tiger milk mushroomLab or animal research only

  Traditional use and animal studies; a 2026 review found one human study and called the evidence largely preclinical. Not a substitute for asthma treatment.

• Sacha Inchi (Inca Peanut)Documented risk

  Occupational asthma was reported in one worker crushing the seeds.

• Perilla SeedsDocumented risk

  One case of occupational asthma from roasting perilla seeds.

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