Inhaled Nutrients: Aeronutrients and Their Health Benefits

SOURCE studyfinds.org
Humans can absorb essential nutrients such as iodine, zinc, manganese, and vitamins from the air, termed 'aeronutrients'. Research suggests that breathing in these nutrients supplements our diet and may have health benefits.

Key Points

  • Breathing supplements our diet with essential nutrients like iodine, zinc, manganese, and vitamins
  • Airborne iodine from seaweed-rich areas may help supplement dietary iodine
  • Aeronutrients can enter the body through the nose, lungs, olfactory epithelium, and oropharynx
  • Further research is required to identify beneficial components of air and their classification as aeronutrients

Pros

  • Breathing in essential nutrients like iodine, zinc, and vitamins can supplement our diet
  • Research indicates potential health benefits of absorbing nutrients from the air

Cons

  • There are still unknowns about the specific components of air that qualify as aeronutrients
  • Further research is needed to determine the safety, dosage, and impact of aeronutrients on health