Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Supplements studied for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has substantial supplement research, led by N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) with 21 studies. Oral NAC may reduce exacerbations and improve symptoms in moderate-to-severe COPD over at least six months, especially in patients not on inhaled corticosteroids.
Vitamin D supplementation has not consistently improved COPD outcomes, though low levels correlate with worse disease in observational data. Panax Ginseng and Ginger appear mainly in combination herbal trials with mixed lung-function results. Melatonin 3 mg daily may ease breathlessness in some small studies and may add to exercise training benefits. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below.
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