A research study using human cells found that vitamin D reduces the production of a molecule produced by white blood cells and thought to be a key trigger in asthma. Further research is needed to determine whether this effect is seen in people with asthma who take vitamin D.
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Vitamin D may help treat severe asthma
Research Related Article:
J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013 May 15. pii: S0091-6749 [Epub ahead of print]
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