Nutrition guidelines for Parkinson’s disease...Managing your dietary intake plays an important role in controlling the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Dopamine is an important chemical in the body that helps the nerve cells to communicate thereby enabling muscle co-ordination. The improper brain signalling due to lack of dopamine causes the physical and functional impairment seen in Parkinson’s diseases.Causes of increased risk of PD:
Environmental factors – Industrial and agrarian areas where exposure to toxins are higher have greater incidence of PD
Vitamin E deficiency – Prolonged and severe vitamin E deficiency results in loss of nerve endings that synthesize dopamine.
Dietary lipids – Some experts suggest that high fat intake from animal sources such as red meat, poultry, etc may also cause increased risk of PD
Genetics – There may be a genetic predisposition to developing PD. Women have stronger genetic component than men.
Occupational hazards – Welders and people working in industrialized areas are at greater risk of PD. Also physicians, dentists, teachers, lawyers, scientists, computer programmers are more susceptible than people involved in manufacturing and transportation.
Side effects of medication
Anorexia (loss of appetite)
Nausea
Reduced sense of smell
Constipation
Dry mouth
Dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing)
To overcome these side effects, dopamine should be taken with meals or snacks.
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