LifeBridge designs natural IQ Air supplement to boost lung health in cold months

LifeBridge has introduced a natural dietary supplement for strengthening lung immunity during the illness-prone cold season. IQ Air, dubbed a “smart lung vitamin,” is a blend of vitamins like vitamin D3 and functional additions like cordyceps mushroom extract. 

The formula is crafted to “support strong, healthy lung tissue that can help naturally protect the body against common upper respiratory challenges,” states the company. It is also packed with antioxidants that claim to boost bodily defences from harmful free radicals on a daily basis.

“The goal with IQ Air is to use natural ingredients to strengthen the body. In essence, we help the body take care of itself. This is especially important for the lungs during this time of year,” says LifeBridge CEO and co-founder Ladislav Čižmárik.

“Our formula is designed to help the lungs’ natural ability to absorb oxygen for better vitality and energy. If you can boost your immune system and your lungs, you give yourself the best form of resilience to everyday threats during cold and flu season.”

Cold season defenses

Respiratory illnesses are more common around the colder weather season. LifeBridge highlights that the previous influenza season — running between September 29, 2024, to August 30, 2025 — was classified as “the most severe influenza season since 2017–18” in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Although this refers to a year-long calculation, the CDC adds that the recently ended flu season peaked between November and February, indicating that the upcoming 2025–2026 season is likely to intensify in November.

Meanwhile, as the seasons turn, the threat of respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza, or RSV poses risk for people in the Northern hemisphere.

“The number of lung-related respiratory illnesses that humans face each year during cold and flu season is significant, and it's important for people to take steps whenever possible to safeguard against the possibility of getting sick,” states LifeBridge.

“Preventative measures like washing hands, sleeping well, exercising regularly, and eating healthy can help the body's immune system stay strong during these periods of time.”

Lung health research

Among recent studies on nutritional interventions for lung health, one observational study suggested that consuming fruits may reduce the harmful effects of air pollution on lung function. Scientists suggest that fruits’ antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties play a role in this protective effect.

Researchers have also warned that fats in processed foods can trigger lung inflammation in severe asthma. One paper explored how childhood obesity often coincides with neutrophilic asthma, a non-allergic type of asthma triggered by microbial and bacterial proteins.

Another study uncovered that air pollution may significantly worsen insulin resistance and metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes. Its findings suggest that breathing in environmental pollutants like PM2.5 may impair brown adipose tissue function, disrupting the body’s ability to regulate metabolism.