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The Impact of Changes in the Intake of Fiber and Antioxidants on the Development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
High compliance with diets packed with foods rich in fiber and antioxidants may help to ward off chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in men and women.
This study explored the connection between increased dietary exposure to fiber and antioxidants and the probability of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With the aid of validated food frequency questionnaires, researchers collated and analyzed data on the food choices of 1,439 men and women over a 5-year period. The risk of COPD in all the study participants was estimated using spirometry.
Researchers noticed that low consumption of foods rich in fiber and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and folic acid, increased a participant's propensity to develop COPD. The data from this study suggest that individuals who want to cut down their risk of having COPD should create more room for foods loaded with fiber and antioxidants in their diet.
Research Summary Information
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2021
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Young Ju Jung, Se Hee Lee, Ji Ho Chang, Hye Seung Lee, Eun Hee Kang, Sei Won Lee
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Asan Medical Center, Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea. Health Screening and Promotion Center, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea. CHA Bundang Medical Center, Department of Pulmonology, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Korea.
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