mucus is a thick substance that lines your
respiratory tract it serves a very important role because it helps to protect your
lungs from infection and foreign particles however when the body produces too much mucus
it can lead to a number of problems including difficulty breathing coughing and a runny nose
if you've experienced excess mucus buildup then you know just how frustrating it can be with
that said most people are unaware that the foods that they eat in their diet may actually
be what's causing excess mucus to accumulate in the airways of your lungs which is why in
this video we're going to look at the top foods that have been shown to cause an increase in
mucus production be sure to watch until the end because there's one food that i think will
surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it just a quick reminder we are not doctors
this video is for informational purposes only the first culprit that we need to discuss is brit
bread is a staple in many diets which is why you may be saddened to hear that it can cause an
increase in mucus production one study found that bread consumption was linked to chronic rhino
sinusitis with nasal polyps which are gross inside of the nose the study found that people who ate
more than two slices of white bread per day had higher rates of these symptoms researchers also
found a link between bread consumption and asthma their studies found that people who ate bread were
more likely to experience asthma symptoms such as wheezing chest tightness and shortness of breath
next up on our list is processed meat processed meat is made up of meat that has been treated in
some way to preserve it or enhance its flavor this includes bacon ham hot dogs sausage and lunch meat
we included it here because researchers found that eating processed meat was linked with an increased
risk of copd which is a condition that makes it more difficult to breathe the study found that
for every 10 grams of processed meat eaten per day the risk of copd increased by seven percent
and one of the unfortunate side effects of copd is excess mucus production another food that we
should mention is sugar it's been well documented that sugar is not something that should be
included in a healthy diet but to add fuel to the fire a study found a link between sugar
consumption and increased mucus production the study looked at the effects of sugar on nasal
mucus in healthy people and people with asthma it found that both groups produced more mucus
after eating sugar the study also found that people with asthma had a greater response to sugar
producing more mucus than the healthy participants this suggests that sugar may play a role in
exacerbating asthma symptoms and making the condition worse over time next up on our list is
milk it's no secret that milk is a good source of calcium and other nutrients but milk has also been
shown to cause mucus a study found that drinking milk increased the production of mucus in the nose
and throat the study found that participants who drank milk had more mucus in their noses when they
blew their nose and they were also more likely to have a sore throat milk was also linked with an
increase in the number of colds people experienced fast food is yet another type that we need to
discuss it's no secret that fast food is unhealthy but many are surprised to hear that it
can increase the production of mucus a study found that eating fast food was linked
with an increased risk of developing asthma the study found that for every serving of fast food
eaten per week the risk of asthma increased by 18 and as previously mentioned one of the unfortunate
side effects of asthma is excess mucus production but while we're on the topic of things that are
unhealthy it leads to the next culprit on our list which is soda just like fast food soda has also
been linked with an increased risk of developing asthma and increased mucus production the
primary reason is that soda is loaded with sugar and excess sugar has been known to cause
inflammation inflammation can lead to a variety of problems in the human body including
sinus congestion and the overproduction of mucus also when you eat sugar it causes your body to
release more inflammatory substances one of those substances is histamine which is also known for
causing the release of mucus and to make matters worse most people drink soda while washing down
that greasy but often delicious fast food meal talk about a double whammy when it comes to
the buildup of excess mucus in your airways but moving right along the next food that we
need to talk about is cheese when we eat cheese and other dairy products sometimes our bodies are
unable to break down and absorb a property known as lactose when this occurs the body's
natural reaction is to produce more mucus this can even lead to other problems such as
diarrhea constipation and nausea additionally one commonality between many dairy products is the
high level of saturated fat that they contain saturated fats are also believed to increase mucus
production cheese is no exception as it is made from the milk of cows which contain a high level
of saturated fat saturated fats cause the body to produce more mucus in order to protect itself from
the harmful effects and we couldn't have made this video without mentioning eggs eggs are a common
ingredient in many dishes and are a good source of protein and other nutrients but unfortunately
some researchers believe that eggs can cause an increase in mucus production if you're wondering
why one theory is that the properties in eggs can trigger the production of histamine which in
turn triggers the production of mucus in your body another possibility is that eggs contain
a unique protein that can cause an immune reaction in some people when the body perceives
this protein as a threat it creates antibodies to attack it these antibodies also cause inflammation
which can lead to increased mucus production corn is another food that we need to discuss
it's a popular food item in many cuisines around the world and while it may seem like a harmless
ingredient some researchers believe that it can cause an increase in mucus production a study
found that subjects who ate corn protein had increased mucus along with more sneezing
itching and a runny nose the study also found that the subjects who ate corn protein
were more likely to experience an asthma attack while the study found that corn may cause an
increase in mucus production it is not clear if this is a major concern for most people
more research is needed in this area but if you're worried about corn causing mucus buildup
you may consider eliminating it from your diet next up on our list refers to foods that are
high in sodium unfortunately most americans are consuming far too much sodium in their diets
in fact many of the common foods that we eat are packed with sodium and that could be leading to
an increase in the production of mucus the reason is sodium causes inflammation in the body which
can lead to swelling this causes the production of mucus to increase as a natural defense mechanism a
study found that participants who ate salty foods had more mucus and were also more likely to have
a sore throat sodium was also linked with an increase in the number of colds people experienced
while it's important to include some salt in your diet it's also important to be mindful of how much
you're eating if you're experiencing problems with mucus it may be a good idea to limit your intake
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is for informational purposes only but hopefully you learned a thing or two and hopefully you're
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