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Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs, study finds

Women eating four or more portions of fruit daily showed smaller lung function declines from air pollution, with a reduction of 57.5ml versus 78.1ml in low fruit consumers, researchers found.

  • Eating fruit may help reduce the harmful effects of air pollution on lung function, according to a study by researchers at the University of Leicester.
  • Women who consumed four or more portions of fruit daily had smaller reductions in lung function due to air pollution, according to the study.
  • Sarah Sleet from Asthma + Lung UK stated that a high fruit diet supports lung function and could counteract air pollution effects.
  • Professor Sara De Matteis highlighted the need to promote healthy, plant-rich diets, especially among school-aged children.
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Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs, study finds

Eating more fruit could reduce the impact of air pollution on the lungs, a study has suggested.This could be down to the antioxidants naturally present in fruit, according to researchers.The effect was also more pronounced in women who consumed four portions of fruit or more a day.To explore the links between a healthy diet and better lung function, academics from the University of Leicester looked at UK Biobank data from 207,421 people.Research…

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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