Mediterranean Diet Linked to Fewer Allergies

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"High adherence to the antioxidant-rich Mediterranean diet reduced risk of allergic rhinitis significantly (P<0.05) with modest benefit against asthma symptoms, said Paul Cullinan, M.D., of the Royal Brompton Hospital and National Heart and Lung Institute here, and colleagues.

Components of the diet, such as oranges, tomatoes, and nuts, significantly reduced wheezing and allergic rhinitis, they reported online in the journal Thorax."