Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant inverse relationship between coffee consumption and Parkinson's disease (P =0.003). Several studies have demonstrated a reduced the risk of Parkinson's disease with increasing caffeine...
Understanding the Link Between Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. There is growing evidence that the gut plays a role in developing Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people globally. Although the exact cause remains unknown,...
Probiotic Supplementation May Improve Motor, Non-Motor Symptoms and Depression in Adults with Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the meta-analysis including 11 randomized controlled studies shows improved motor scores (SMD, -0.65; 95% CI -1.11 to -0.19), non-motor scores (SMD, -0.81; 95% CI -1.12 to -0.51), and mental health scores (SMD,...
N-Acetyl Cysteine Improves Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Written Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Three months administration of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) in participants with Parkinson’s disease significantly increased dopamine binding as well as motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a...
Probiotics Improve Clinical and Metabolic Response in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of probiotic supplementation improved movement and certain metabolic parameters in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Although Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurological disorder primarily affecting balance,...
Effect of Omega-3’s and Vitamin E on Inflammation, Insulin and Lipids in Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that, compared to placebo, co-supplementation of omega-3 and vitamin E for 12 weeks significantly increased gene expression of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma...
Antibiotic Use Increases Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Excessive antibiotic exposure is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. While the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains unknown, environmental and genetic factors may play an active role in its pathogenesis. Known...
Acupuncture and Bee Venom Acupuncture for Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 73 participating patients with Parkinson’s disease, those who received 12-weeks of bee venom acupuncture experienced significant improvement of symptoms that lasted for 20 weeks while the symptoms of the sham acupuncture...
High-Dose B-Vitamin Therapy May Benefit Parkinson’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS . Study participants with Parkinson’s disease, who had intramuscular injections of thiamine twice per week, experienced a 49% improvement in overall function and a 55.5% decrease in fatigue. Parkinson’s disease is characterized by a...
Probiotics for Constipation in Parkinson Patients
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A fermented milk supplementation with added probiotics and prebiotic fiber significantly improved constipation in participating subjects with Parkinson disease compared to control. The hallmark of Parkinson’s disease is Lewy bodies which...
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