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Medical News: A Breath Based Vitamin Delivery System Could Help Billions Worldwide
A fascinating new study has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to treating vitamin and mineral deficiencies by simply breathing in nutrients through the lungs. Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the Institute for Breathing and Sleep in Australia, Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University in the United States, and the University of Newcastle and FOODiQ Global in Australia, have introduced a novel concept known as “aeronutrient therapy.”
Breathing in nutrients could become the future of treating vitamin and mineral deficiencies worldwide
This
Medical News report explores how inhaling certain essential nutrients, like vitamins A, B12, D, and trace minerals such as iodine, magnesium, and zinc, may be as effective—or even better—than swallowing pills or taking injections, especially in individuals with difficulty absorbing nutrients through the gut.
Micronutrient Deficiencies Affect Billions
Across the globe, more than half the population is deficient in at least one essential nutrient. These include widespread shortfalls in vitamins D, A, and B12, and minerals like magnesium, iodine, and zinc. Many individuals, particularly the elderly or those with chronic illnesses, cannot properly absorb nutrients due to digestive issues or cannot tolerate pills or injections due to needle phobia or other challenges.
Aeronutrient therapy offers a painless and potentially more effective option. Unlike the digestive system, which often degrades nutrients before they are absorbed, the lungs allow direct and rapid absorption into the bloodstream. This approach bypasses the liver’s filtering process, delivering nutrients more efficiently to the body.
Proof That Inhaled Nutrients Work
The study highlights several cases of successful aeronutrient use:
-Vitamin B12: In multiple clinical trials involving adults and children with B12 deficiency, inhaled vitamin B12 restored normal blood levels in just weeks, with effectiveness matching or exceeding that of painful intramuscular injections.
-Vitamin A: In a trial involving Ethiopian children with malnutrition, inhaled vitamin A significantly boosted vitamin levels in the blood without side effects.
-Vitamin D: Animal studies showed that inhaling vitamin D quickly corrected deficiencies, suggesting it could benefit people who don’t get enough sunlight or who have trouble absorbing it orally.
-Magnesium and Zinc: While often delivered through pills, both minerals have shown promise in inhaled forms, especially in treating asthma and immune deficiencies, with minimal side effects.
One particularly interesting finding mentioned in the report is that inh
aled iodine has nearly 100% absorption into the bloodstream and accumulates in the thyroid, supporting the idea that certain coastal air environments may help prevent iodine deficiency naturally.
Safer Than Wellness Industry Vitamin Vapes
Although vitamin “vapes” have become trendy among wellness consumers, the study warns that these are often unregulated, potentially unsafe, and lack scientific backing. Aeronutrient therapy, in contrast, is based on clinical science and should be treated as a true medical intervention. Unlike vitamin vapes, which are self-administered and sometimes contain harmful ingredients, medically formulated aeronutrient therapies would require prescriptions, quality testing, and physician supervision.
More Research and Regulation Still Needed
While the benefits of inhaled nutrients are clear, the researchers stress that more long-term studies are needed to establish safety, especially for chronic use. Proper regulation is also necessary to prevent accidental overdosing and ensure only those who truly need it receive treatment. Importantly, as inhaled nutrients bypass the digestive system, the required dosages are much smaller—making precise delivery even more critical.
A Hopeful Future for Those Who Cannot Take Pills
Aeronutrient therapy may prove particularly valuable for elderly individuals, vegans with nutrient gaps, patients recovering from surgery, people with digestive disorders, and even astronauts or soldiers in extreme environments.
With further development, this new method could help millions overcome the daily challenges of vitamin deficiency in a simple and pain-free way.
The study findings were published in the peer reviewed journal: Biomedicines
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/11/2788
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