SUPPLEMENTS

Supplements for Parkinson’s Disease. What is the evidence?



• Up to 52% of the general US population takes supplements.
(Kantor ED, et al. Trends in dietary supplement use among US adults from 1999-2012. JAMA 2016).

In summary:

1. Check Vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin D, and B6 levels.
2. It’s advisable to take a daily multivitamin, especially if you’re not eating well.
3. Follow MIND or Mediterranean diet. I prefer MIND diet.
4. Be careful with Dr. Google and how you get the information online. Follow your doctor’s recommendation, they are usually trained to interpret the data.

What evidence supports using “natural” Mucuna pruriens (Velvet bean) in treating Parkinson’s? link

MIND diet video link