Best Respiratory Supplements

Article Summary:

• Carotenoids, vitamins C, D, and E, curcumin, and omega-3 fatty acids are some of the key ingredients in respiratory health supplements. 
• Phytocompounds derived from eucalyptus, peppermint, pine bark extract, fenugreek, turpentine tree extract, and guaiac wood oil extract promote respiratory health.*
• The proprietary nutrient delivery nanotechnology developed by Tesseract Medical Research enables optimal absorption of these phytocompounds to support optimal respiratory function.

The World Health Organization considers air pollution the most significant environmental health risk factor globally.¹ Inhalation of  air pollutants irritates the airways and triggers or aggravates health conditions that adversely affect the lungs, heart, kidneys, nervous system, and digestive system. 

The detrimental impact of air pollutants on the respiratory system is well documented. Exposure to altered oxygen tension andair pollutants can induce  oxidative stress in the lungs, triggering oxidase activation, lipid peroxidation, and cellular degradation. Strengthening the body’s defenses and enhancing the body’s antioxidant capacity can minimize the adverse effects of oxidative stress on respiratory health.*

Below, we discuss the role of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other key nutrients in promoting lung health, and how to determine the best respiratory supplements.   

What are the Best Respiratory Supplements? 

In recent years, the role of various vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in promoting pulmonary health has been extensively researched. Several studies^2,3,4 suggest that carotenoids, vitamins C, D, and E, curcumin, and omega-3 fatty acids can limit the negative effects of oxidative stress on respiratory health.* The following table highlights the benefits of some of the best ingredients used in respiratory health supplement formulations. 

What are the Best Ingredients in Respiratory Health Supplements? 

Several plant-derived natural compounds of different classes, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, lignans, polyphenols, and glycosides, are known to benefit respiratory health.* Most phytocompounds target cell signaling pathways, including NF-κB, to mitigate oxidative stress, down-regulate adverse immune reactions, maintain the body’s natural inflammatory responses, and promote healthy metabolic regulation.*  

The following are some of the best plant-derived ingredients to look for when choosing a respiratory health supplement. 

• Eucalyptus: Cineole (also known as Eucalyptol), is present in eucalyptus essential oils and known to help lessen nose and chest congestion by thinning and expelling mucus to clear airways.*

• Peppermint: Menthol, the primary component of peppermint oil, helps clear nasal passages by loosening excess mucus accumulation.* 

• Pine bark extract: Pine bark extracts contain polyphenols (phenolic acids) and flavonoids (catechins and procyanidins) with potent antioxidant activities for supporting optimal lung health.*

• Guaiac wood oil extract: Guaiac wood oil is extracted from the Bulnesia Sarmiento tree and contains nutrients, such as guaiol, that lessen the harmful effects of oxidative stress on lung cells.*

• Fenugreek: Extracts of fenugreek seeds contain multiple beneficial compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, unsaturated fatty acids, alkaloids, mucilage, vitamins, minerals, and lipids. Fenugreek seed extract exerts antioxidant functions to help maintain healthy inflammatory responses in the respiratory system.*

• Turpentine tree extract: Turpentine tree extracts contain isoprenoids or terpenoids with antioxidant potential that protect lung cells from oxidative stress.* 

What are the Features of the Best Respiratory Supplements? 

When you are considering the best respiratory supplements, you should look for the following:

• Proven ingredients: A respiratory health supplement formulation should contain proven and potent ingredients that enhance healthy lung function. 

• Targeted delivery: An advanced nutrient delivery system ensures targeted delivery of the supplement’s active nutrients. 

• Enhanced absorption: Targeted delivery of the supplement’s active nutrients at the desired point in the intestinal tract enables optimal absorption, thereby enhancing the supplement’s efficacy.  

MuSolve SR®, developed by Tesseract Medical Research, is a leading supplement for respiratory health.* It features a potent blend of isolated extracts of terpenes and oils from eucalyptus, pine bark, peppermint, fenugreek, turpentine tree, and guaiac wood. This mucus-resolving supplement utilizes Tesseract’s proprietary CyLoc® —DexKey® nutrient delivery nanotechnology that achieves the targeted absorption of its nutrients. The advanced absorption of MuSolve SR’s active nutrients provides nutritional support to individuals who are experiencing compromised respiratory function.* 

Citations:

¹Goshua A, Akdis CA, Nadeau KC. World Health Organization global air quality guideline recommendations: Executive summary. Allergy. 2022;77(7):1955-1960. doi:10.1111/all.15224

²Whyand T, et al. Pollution and respiratory disease: can diet or supplements help? A review.” Respiratory Research vol. 19,1 79. 2 May. 2018, doi:10.1186/s12931-018-0785-0

³Romieu I. Nutrition and lung health. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2005;9(4):362-374.

⁴Kim JS,  et al. Activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway by curcumin… BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020;20(1):101. doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02886-8