Chronic Cough? Try Iron Supplements!
Simple iron supplementation eliminated chronic cough in 16 women participating in a recent study.
The researchers studied 16 women with chronic cough and who had no sign of asthma, other respiratory disease, or acid stomach reflux. All 16 women had red, inflamed mucous membranes, swelling the back of the mouth and sensitive vocal chords. In the study, they were given a daily iron supplement for two months, and then given another health exam. After this time period, all signs of chronic cough had disappeared!
Persistent coughs are more frequent in women and iron deficiency is also very frequent in women due to pregnancy and menses.
Iron is an essential nutrient found in legumes, potato skins, whole grains, molasses, and tofu and meat products. Iron absorption can be promoted by eating broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, oranges, potatoes, strawberries and tomatoes. It can be inhibited by certain foods such as coffee, red wine, tea, beet greens, chard, spinach and sweet potatoes.
Go eat some beans!
