Minister Susi recommended that fish consumption be effective against asthma

KOMPAS.com – Clinical trials conducted by the University of La Trobe show that eating fish, particularly salmon, trout and sardines, can reduce asthma symptoms in children.

The international study found that children with asthma who follow a healthy Mediterranean diet and consume a lot of fish can improve their lung function after six months.

"We already know that a diet high in fat, sugar and salt can develop asthma symptoms in children.We now know that eating healthy foods can reduce the symptoms of asthma" said researcher Maria Papamichael.

"Fish fat is rich in omega-3 fatty acids with anti-inflammatory properties.Our study shows that consuming fish twice a week can significantly reduce lung inflammation in children with asthma," he said. he adds. Xpress MedicalSunday (11/04/2018).

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This was also supported by Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos, Associate Researcher at La Trobe and Head of the Allied Health Program. According to him, eating fish has a promising impact.

"Following the Mediterranean diet by eating foods rich in plants and fish can be an easy, safe and effective step in reducing asthma symptoms in children," said Itsiopoulos.

According to the School of Psychology and Public Health Professor La Trobe, Bircan Erbas, specialist in the areas of asthma and allergies, asthma is the most prevalent disease among young people.

Asthma is also a disease that most often causes children to be hospitalized or in an emergency.

"Unfortunately, the rate of asthmatics in the world remains high.It is very important for us to identify new treatments that can be used in combination with conventional asthma medications," said Erbas.

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In the studies published in the journal Human Nutrition and Dietetics, clinical trials involving 64 children from Athens, Greece, aged 5 to 12 years and with a history of mild asthma.

Australian and Greek experts then divided the children into two groups.

The first group was asked to eat oily fish twice a week (at least 150 grams) as part of the Mediterranean diet for six months. While the second group was allowed to continue to live their eating habits.

As a result, bronchial inflammation in the first group has significantly decreased. The level of development of their health is very different from that of the second group.