Mucus Production

    Last Updated: April 29, 2017

    Some nasal congestion is due to excessive mucus production in the sinus cavity, which then narrows the breathable space. Supplements that reduce mucus production may be beneficial for nasal congestion related to allergies or sickness.

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    Examine Database: Mucus Production

    Serrapeptase
    A
    Moderate Improvement
    Kefir
    D
    No effect
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    Examine Database References

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    3. Serrapeptase - Seiichi Nakamura, Yasushi Hashimoto, Masashi Mikami, Eiichi Yamanaka, Tomoyuki Soma, Mitsunori Hino, Arata Azuma, Shoji KudohEffect of the proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase in patients with chronic airway diseaseRespirology.(2003 Sep)
    4. Serrapeptase - Shimura S, Okubo T, Maeda S, Aoki T, Tomioka M, Shindo Y, Takishima T, Umeya KEffect of expectorants on relaxation behavior of sputum viscoelasticity in vivoBiorheology.(1983)
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