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Asthmatics should supplement with minerals - particularly magnesiumAsthmatics should supplement with minerals -- particularly magnesium because a significant percentage show low levels of this electrolyte. At least 85 percent of asthmatics show at least one mineral deficiency, and some show disturbances of two or three minerals. None of the patients studied had calcium disturbances, and there was no significant association between the type of therapy used and the mineral disturbance. If your physician suggests bronchodilator therapy, steps should be taken to correct mineral disturbances first to avoid adverse results. Source: Chest 2001;120:431-436 |