In studies, a Magnesium injection immediately following the onset of an asthma attack has caused the attack to end within minutes. This is due to the fact that Magnesium helps to prevent and stop muscle spasms. While oral dosage of Magnesium in the prevention of asthma has not been proven, it is probably beneficial. Care should be taken, however, by patients with kidney problems, as Magnesium can exacerbate these conditions. Quercetin acts as a natural antihistamine.
Selenium deficiency can greatly increase the risk of asthma.
In studies, it has been shown to cause clinical improvement, though lung function tests do not appear to show the same results. A lack of Vitamin B6 has been found in many asthma sufferers. This may be due to the fact that the medications in many asthma inhalers interfere with the absorption of B6 by the body. In mild to average cases, the addition of a B6 supplement to the diet appears to lessen the occurrence of asthma attacks. 13 Vitamin C , acting as an antioxidant , is also helpful in the treatment of asthma.