Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Healthy Lungs
Feb 8, 2024
This podcast explores the harmful effects of air pollution on lung health and discusses the benefits of consuming broccoli in boosting detox enzyme activity. It also discusses the link between consuming processed meats and severe COPD, as well as the misleading practices of labeling products with nitrites.
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- Consuming broccoli can help boost detox enzymes in the liver and decrease inflammatory response in the lungs caused by air pollution.
- Processed meat consumption has been linked to lung health issues, including increased risk of diverse lung diseases and worsened asthma symptoms.
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Diet and Respiratory Defense
Some diets can improve respiratory defense against lung disease and infection. Outdoor air pollution is a leading cause of death and disability, with polluted cities linked to increased cardiovascular and lung cancer deaths. Air pollution also triggers asthma and liver disease and increases the risk of diabetes. Public policy and individual actions like better vehicle inspections, public transport, and dietary choices can help combat air pollution. Broccoli can boost detox enzymes in the liver, reducing inflammation caused by pollutants. Broccoli sprout consumption can also decrease inflammatory response to diesel exhaust in the lungs, potentially improving immune function.
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