A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress indicates that consuming fruit may help preserve lung function in individuals exposed to air pollution. The research, which analyzed data from nearly 200,000 participants in the UK Biobank, focused on exposure to fine particulate matter known as PM2.5 and participants’ reported fruit intake. According to the World Health Organization, 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds safe pollution limits. The study’s findings suggest that diet could play a role in mitigating the respiratory effects of this widespread environmental hazard. Study Details The study examined how fruit consumption interacts…

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