Mucus Production

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    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.

    411 participants in 5 trials

    Examine Database: Mucus Production

    InterventionGradeEffectDetail
    Serrapeptase
    A
    Kefir
    D

    Examine Database References

    1. Kefir - Daniel J Merenstein, Jennifer Foster, Frank D'AmicoA randomized clinical trial measuring the influence of kefir on antibiotic-associated diarrhea: the measuring the influence of Kefir (MILK) StudyArch Pediatr Adolesc Med.(2009 Aug)
    2. Serrapeptase - Mazzone A, Catalani M, Costanzo M, Drusian A, Mandoli A, Russo S, Guarini E, Vesperini GEvaluation of Serratia peptidase in acute or chronic inflammation of otorhinolaryngology pathology: a multicentre, double-blind, randomized trial versus placeboJ Int Med Res.(1990 Sep-Oct)
    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)
    5. Serrapeptase - Y Majima, M Inagaki, K Hirata, K Takeuchi, A Morishita, Y SakakuraThe effect of an orally administered proteolytic enzyme on the elasticity and viscosity of nasal mucusArch Otorhinolaryngol.(1988)