Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Even in winter, there are days when fine dust levels run high. Prolonged exposure to fine dust can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of respiratory illnesses such as colds and asthma. While wearing a mask helps, it is difficult to block fine dust completely, making timely elimination through exercise and diet important. On days with heavy fine dust, is eating pork belly an effective remedy? The health benefits of pork for heavy metal removal and respiratory health are worth a closer look. Pork helps remove heavy metals and harmful substances "Donguibogam," a traditional Korean medical text, notes that pork can help treat mercury poisoning and intoxication caused by mineral-based substances. Pork is known for its moisturizing properties for the skin and mucous membranes, which can enhance the ciliary movement of the bronchial tubes and help remove foreign substances from the respiratory tract. According to a study conducted by the Korea Food Research Institute, workers in environments with a high risk of inhaling heavy metals and h