Can any foods decrease or increase the risk of PD?
There have been a few studies that suggest that caffeine consumption may decrease the risk of PD, though this is far from proven. There have also been some studies that suggest that excessive carbohydrates, lipids or dairy products could increase risk but, again, this is very preliminary data and is not a good basis on which to make changes in one’s diet.
What are some other nutritional concerns in PD?
Patients who are just beginning to take levodopa are often asked to take it with food to decrease the nausea that sometimes results. Later on in the disease, many patients note that their levodopa does not work as well when taken at or near mealtimes. This can be because protein and levodopa compete to get into the brain. The patient may have to take the medication ½ to one hour before eating or an hour after eating to avoid this. Since some PD patients are at risk for falls, it is often advisable to get checked for osteoporosis and to follow the treatment suggested by the primary care provider. Vitamin D is important for bone health and low levels of this vitamin has recently been implicated as a possible factor in PD. Calcium is important as well. Weight-bearing exercise may also help bone strength.
Do any plants or foods actually contain levodopa?
Fava beans contain levodopa. However, the quantity is probably not consistent enough to be used as a therapeutic option. Mucuna Pruriens is a seed that was used thousands of years ago in Ayurvedic medicine in India. The seeds have been shown to contain levodopa but again, the quantity that might have therapeutic benefit is not known.
Can any foods decrease or increase the risk of PD?
There have been a few studies that suggest that caffeine consumption may decrease the risk of PD, though this is far from proven. There have also been some studies that suggest that excessive carbohydrates, lipids or dairy products could increase risk but, again, this is very preliminary data and is not a good basis on which to make changes in one’s diet. For more information about nutrition or to learn more about the Parkinson Research Foundation, please visit us on the web, at http://www.parkinsonresearchfoundation.org/ As always please consult your physician before beginning a new diet or health regimen. Thank you for your continued support!
Resources:
Eat well, Stay well with Parkinson’s Disease by Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Cook well, Stay well with Parkinson’s Disease by Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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