Best Supplements for Improved Lung Function
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 11 supplements across 16 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence4 studies
Across 4 studies, 2 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects on lung function (one RCT in children of pregnant smokers, one narrative review), while 2 meta-analyses in adults with COPD and asthma found no significant effect. The only specific dose studied was 500 mg/day in the positive RCT, but the evidence is inconsistent and limited by varied populations and study designs.
11 supplements
- LowVitamin CAcross 4 studies, 2 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects on lung function (one RCT in children of pregnant smokers, one narrative review), while 2 meta-analyses in adults with COPD and asthma found no significant effect. The only specific dose studied was 500 mg/day in the positive RCT, but the evidence is inconsistent and limited by varied populations and study designs.2 beneficial2 neutral4 studies