Thursday, February 24, 2011

Research and New Evidence Suggests: Amphetamine use Increases the Risk of PD

The drugs Benzedrine and Dexedrine, prescribed for hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, traumatic brain injuries, and in the past for weight loss were found in a study to boost the chances of Parkinson's disease, compared to study participants who never used the drugs.Participants who reported using Benzedrine and Dexedrine were 60 percent more likely to have developed Parkinson's disease. No association between weight loss drugs and the disease was found.The authors say more research is needed to understand how amphetamines increase the chances of developing Parkinson's disease. Van Den Eeden explains it may be the result of dopamine uptake in the brain, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in Parkinson's disease that is also affected by amphetamines. To learn more about new research or about the Parkinson Research Foundation, please follow us on the web at http://www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org/ Keep checking back for more information about this article and anything pertaining to this studying. As always please consult your physician before beginning a new diet or health regimen. Thank you for your continued support!

Resources: http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/amphetamine-use-linked-parkinsons-disease

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