Diet for (Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseg) COPD patients

Diet

People with COPD often lack essential nutrients in their bodies. 

Low levels of antioxidants and certain minerals including vitamins A, C, and E, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc are associated with having COPD and may contribute to poor lung function. 

Eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is recommended to get the nutrients you need.

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Fruits and vegetables are good for your lungs

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Eat right

There is evidence that antioxidant-rich foods are good for your lungs. (Research suggests it has to be food, not supplements.)

A 2010 study found that people who consumed the most cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, kale, and more) had almost half the risk of lung cancer compared to those who consumed the least.

"All those nice, leafy green vegetables that have lots of antioxidants do seem to have a protective effect," says Dr. Edelman.