Study suggests fruit & veg can prevent COPD for smokers
The study, “Fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of COPD: a prospective cohort study of men,” appeared in the journal Thorax.
The study, which only included men, found that each additional serving of fruit or vegetables reduced their risk by 4 to 8 percent. But the effects were only seen in those with a history of smoking — suggesting that antioxidants in this type of food could counteract the damaging oxidizing effects of smoking on the airways.
The study found a 40 percent and 34 percent lower risk of disease among current and ex-smokers who ate plenty of fruit and vegetables compared to those who ate few fruits and veggies.
source: copdnewstoday.com
