Study: Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs

Could eating more fruit protect your lungs from air pollution? A new study suggests that antioxidants in fruit may help reduce the harmful effects of fine particulate matter on lung function. London (PA Media/dpa) – Eating more fruit could reduce the impact of air pollution on the lungs, a study has suggested. This could be down to the antioxidants naturally present in fruit, according to researchers. The effect was also more pronounced in women who consumed four portions of fruit or more a day. To explore the links between a healthy diet and better lung function, academics from the University of Leicester looked at UK Biobank data from 207,421 people. Researchers compared their diets, including intake of fruits, vegetables and wholegrains, with lung function – or FEV1, the amount of air e