PARKINSON'S DISEASE

 The neurotoxicity in Parkinson’s disease continues even after treatments. The toxicity is caused by many factors which may be influenced by both diet and nutritional supplements. The following list is to assist those patients who wish to support their condition with additional protective nutrients. These are not a substitute for  improved diet and medical therapies, but rather an adjuvant to them.

NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS:

Boswellia Serrata 3 x 400 mg

Co enzyme Q 10: 500-2000 mg/day

Gingko biloba: 3 x 20-40 mg/day

Alpha lipoic acid: 600 mg/day

N-acetylcysteine: 3 x 200-500 mg/day

Devils claw: 3 x 1 capsules/day

Nicotinamide: 3 x 250-500 mg/day

Mixed tocopherols(Vit E natural): 600 I.U./day

Cod liver oil 500 mg/day

Wild salmon oil: 2 grams/day

S-adenosylmethionine: (SAM) 3 x 100-200/day

Vitamin C: (natural with rose hips)1 gram/day

Selenium: 200 mcg/day (Take separate from Vitamin C)

Flavinoids(mixed): 100 mg/day

Vitamin B 12: 100 mcg/day

There are many other substances that are helpful but the above are the most inhibitory for nuerotoxicity. Additional supplements may include Cod liver oil 500 mg/day( vit D is often low in PD patients), Vitamin B 1(thiamine), B 5 (pantothenic acid) B7 (biotin),B 9 (folate),  acetyl carnitine, creatine, phosphatidylcholine. Warning: All patients with high blood pressure or any bleeding/clotting disorders must consult their physician when taking supplements.

DIET (ORGANIC): Diet that support healthy brain tissue and regeneration is predominantly more vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, sweet potatoes, beets onions, peppers), salads (avacodos, tomatoes, spinach), seeds and nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc.), whole grains legumes and beans, berries( particularly cherries and blueberries, grapes), and more fish and less animal fats. Green tea, and herbal teas. Dark chocolate (Hurray!). 

THERAPIES: Physical therapy is imperative in the redevelopment and protection of the brain. Depending on the capabilities of the patient, exercise with the therapist trained in PD therapeutic measures include walking therapy, bicycle(stationery in many cases), swimming or water physiotherapy, stretching, pilates, resistance training, and Eastern movement therapies such as Qi gong etc.

Mental training, crossword puzzles, courses in hobbies, or other areas, music therapy and very important Speech therapy (Lee Silverman therapy) are all necessary and supportive.