Magnesium, omega-3, vitamin D nutritional stack for asthma
Tradition: Functional Medicine · Evidence: Established
A targeted micronutrient protocol: magnesium for bronchodilation, omega-3 for inflammation, vitamin D for immune modulation.
IV magnesium sulfate is an established hospital treatment for severe asthma. Oral magnesium glycinate 200-400 mg/day shows modest benefit in chronic management. Omega-3 EPA/DHA 1-3 g/day reduces inflammation via competition with arachidonic acid pathway. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with worse asthma control; supplementing to serum 25(OH)D > 30 ng/ml reduces exacerbations.
Tradition context
Combined with dietary trigger identification, gut-health support, and HPA-axis stress work in functional medicine practice.
Preparation
Capsules or powdered forms; ideally guided by lab testing for vitamin D status.
Typical dosing
Magnesium glycinate 200-400 mg evening. EPA+DHA 1-3 g/day with food. Vitamin D3 1000-5000 IU/day to lab target.
Cautions
Magnesium: caution in renal impairment. Omega-3: bleeding risk with anticoagulants. Vitamin D: lab-guided dosing.