Research
Micronutrients & recovery
A well-balanced diet is beneficial for all COPD patients, not just for pulmonary effects but for reducing metabolic and cardiovascular risk associated with visceral adiposity.
Maintain a well-balanced diet regardless of your weight. For COPD patients, especially those with mild-to-moderate disease, cardiovascular health is a major concern. Reducing visceral fat through a balanced diet helps lower systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risk, complementing pulmonary care.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Overall, the evidence indicates that a well-balanced diet is beneficial to all COPD patients, not only for its potential pulmonary benefits, but also for its proven benefits in metabolic and cardiovascular risk.
Why this rating
Based on observational studies linking visceral fat to cardiovascular risk and general consensus on balanced diets.
Source
Nutritional assessment and therapy in COPD: a European Respiratory Society statement
Annemie M.W.J. Schols et al. · European Respiratory Journal · 2014
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