Nervous System - Parkinson's Disease

Pathway Contributor: Karen Glynn

Contributions:

• What foods, nutrients or dietary components have been implicated in the prevention of Parkinson's disease?  

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• Are antioxidant vitamins (i.e. vitamins A, C and E) associated with a decreased risk of developing Parkinson's disease?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What are the nutritional needs of individuals with Parkinson's disease?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What symptoms of Parkinson's disease can affect nutritional status and how are these symptoms best managed (e.g. constipation, dysphagia, nausea/vomiting/anorexia, delayed gastric emptying, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Does the amount, timing or distribution of dietary protein affect levodopa activity?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are nutrition supplements (e.g. vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, creatine, herbal supplements) effective in treating or slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Nervous System - Parkinson's Disease Background

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