Diet-derived fatty acids (FAs) are essential sources of energy and fundamental structural
components of cells. They also play important roles in the modulation of immune responses …

Background Several clinical trials of vitamin D to prevent asthma exacerbation and improve
asthma control have been conducted in children and adults, but a meta‐analysis restricted …

The first practice parameter on exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) was published in
2010. This updated practice parameter was prepared 5 years later. In the ensuing years …

The prevalence of allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy, and atopic
dermatitis has increased dramatically during the last decades, which is associated with …

The aim of this systematic review is twofold:(i) to examine the effects of micronutrient intake
on athletic performance and (ii) to determine the specific micronutrients, such as vitamins …

Although observational studies suggest positive vitamin D-lung function associations,
randomized trials are inconsistent. We examined effects of vitamin D supplementation on …

Acute respiratory illness (ARill) is common and threatens the health of athletes. ARill in
athletes forms a significant component of the work of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) …

Despite almost 25 y of fish oil supplementation (FS) research in athletes and widespread
use by the athletic community, no systematic reviews of FS in athletes have been conducted …

Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC n-3 PUFA) supplements, rich in
eicosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid, are increasingly being recommended …

The Mediterranean diet, containing valuable nutrients such as n-3 long chain poly-
unsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) and other fat-soluble micronutrients, is known for its …