Vitamins worthwhile in boosting respiratory immunity

Dr Linda Calabresi

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Dr Linda Calabresi

GP; Medical Editor, Healthed

Dr Linda Calabresi

Taking vitamins A, E and D helps protect against respiratory complaints, according to new UK research.

According to an analysis of data from a large ongoing cross-sectional study, there is strong evidence of an inverse association between intake of vitamin A and vitamin E from diet and supplements with the self-reported prevalence of respiratory complaints.

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