Fiber Benefits Lung Function

Fiber can have a beneficial effect on lung function, according to a study published the American Journal of Epidemiology.

In the study, participants who had at least 27 grams of fiber, from a variety of sources, had a greater lung capacity as well as a 15 percent less risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared who consumed less than 10 grams a day.

The author of the study, Stephanie London, M.D., Ph.D., said: "The fiber found in cereal and produce may reduce tissue inflammation that can damage lungs."

Fiber ... for your lungs

Dietary Fiber, Lung Function, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

Sources: AOL Health; American Journal of Epidemiology