Parkinsons

Natural treatment strategies and remedies

The nutritional treatment for Parkinson’s disease is still an uncharted territory. The most promising approach appears to be the use of antioxidants to slow the oxidation and damage to the substantia nigra. It’s possible that additional nutritional approaches may be found in the future. Those who exercise regularly early in their adult life have a lower risk. Weight training in a gym or at home could reduce the stiffness, slowness, and tremors. Deep sleep helps to improve symptoms.

Over the past few decades, doctors have made important advances in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease with pharmaceutical medicines. Yet, several nutritional treatment strategies exist which should be explored further.

Improving the antioxidant system

Of all the nutritional treatments available for Parkinson’s disease, antioxidants appear to be the most promising choices to prevent or slow the progression of this condition. Individuals whose diets include plenty of healthy foods containing antioxidants are less likely to develop this neurological condition.

Patients should consume foods, such as fruits and vegetables that contain glutathione or can help produce it. Cyanohydroxybutene, a chemical found in broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, is also thought to increase glutathione levels. Anthocyanins are antioxidants found in berries that could be of benefit. High intake of dairy products may lead to a higher incidence of Parkinson’s disease. Nutraceuticals that have been studied in this conditions include vitamins C, D, E, coenzyme Q10, creatine, unsaturated fatty acids, sulfur-containing compounds, polyphenols, stilbenes, and phytoestrogens.

The following antioxidants, nutrients and plant extracts may be helpful in addition to standard pharmaceutical therapy. Please use low dosages initially until you learn how each supplement works for you before upping the dose. Also, combining supplements and medicines can sometimes have a stimulating effect. Learn how each supplement works by itself before adding another one.