Navigating Nutrition for Parkinson’s: Myths, Facts, and Healthier Choices

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Are you unsure about the best diet for managing Parkinson's symptoms? In this episode, we uncover the truth behind common dietary myths and share evidence-based nutritional strategies to support your health and well-being. Learn how dairy, protein, sugar, and caffeine really impact Parkinson's, and discover practical tips for optimizing your diet.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Fact vs. fiction: Debunking common myths about Parkinson's nutrition.
✅ Protein and Parkinson’s medication: What you need to know.
✅ The Mediterranean diet: A powerful tool for brain health and symptom management.
✅ Tackling nutritional challenges: Weight, hydration, and medication interactions.
✅ Reliable resources to guide your Parkinson’s diet journey.

Listen now and take the first step toward a healthier, more informed approach to living with Parkinson's.

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References:
Frequent Low-Fat Dairy Consumption May Increase Parkinson's Disease Risk, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Staff writer, June 13, 2017.

Consumption of Milk and Other Dairy Products and the Incidence of Parkinson's Disease: A Progressive Cohort Study in French Women, European Journal of Epidemiology, Hajji-Louati, et.al, September 18, 2024
Added Sugar Intake and Cardiovascular Diseases Mortality Among US Adults, Journal of American Medical Association Internal Medicine, Yang, et.al, April 1, 2014
Caffeine Exposure and the Risk of Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Costa, et.al, 2010
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About the Impact of Caffeine, ama-assn.org, Sarah Berg, June 5, 2024.
Bioactive Compounds of the Mediterranean Diet as Nutritional

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Capíttulos

1. Navigating Nutrition for Parkinson’s: Myths, Facts, and Healthier Choices (00:00:00)

2. Debunking Parkinson's Nutrition Myths (00:00:11)

3. Nutrition Myths and Evidence-Based Approaches (00:14:04)

4. Empowerment Through Knowledge and Support (00:31:03)