Have any supplements been studied for asthma?

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    Last Updated: May 16, 2025

    A few supplements — including magnesium, coleus-forskohlii, pycnogenol, and saffron — have been studied for their potential to improve asthma symptoms, but more research is necessary to draw definitive conclusions.

    A handful of supplements have been studied for asthma, but much more research is needed. Magnesium, coleus-forskohlii, pycnogenol, and saffron have all been the subject of a few studies that suggest they modestly improve asthma symptoms.