Parkinson’s disease patients dietary treatment principles 1, food diversity, enjoyable meal diet should be a variety of food, including cereals, vegetables and fruits, milk or beans, meat, etc., diverse food can meet the body’s needs for a variety of nutrients, but also make the diet itself is rich in fun in a relaxed environment and atmosphere enjoyable meal, so that the diet as a life enjoyment. 2, eat more cereals and vegetables and fruits to eat 300 to 500 grams of cereals every day, such as rice, noodles, grains, etc.. From cereals can mainly get carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber and vitamin B and other nutrients, and can get the energy required by the body. Carbohydrates usually do not affect the efficacy of levodopa. Eat about 300 grams of vegetables or melons and one to two medium-sized fruits every day to get vitamins A, B, C, a variety of minerals and dietary fiber from them. 3. Eat dairy and beans regularly and in moderation For elderly Parkinson’s disease patients who are prone to osteoporosis and fractures, drinking one glass of milk or yogurt every day is an excellent way to replenish calcium in the body because The protein content of milk may have an effect on the efficacy of levodopa, so in order to avoid affecting the effect of the medication during the day, it is recommended to drink milk at night before going to bed and other soy products such as tofu and dried bean curd can also supplement calcium. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the intake of protein to about 50 grams of meat per day, choosing lean animal, poultry or fish meat food can be distributed in the morning, evening or lunch and dinner, but for some patients, in order to make the drug more effective during the day, you can try to arrange protein-rich food only at dinner during the day. High fat in the diet can also delay the absorption of levodopa drug and affect the efficacy of the drug 6. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water and beverages daily Adequate water can reduce the chance of bacterial infection of the bladder and urinary tract, soften the stool, make it easy to discharge, and prevent the occurrence of constipation Due to insufficient water and medication, some patients may have symptoms of dry mouth, thirst and dry eyes, so you can try to drink half a glass of water a day more than the previous day and gradually increase Drinking water to 6-8 cups per day. 7, half an hour after taking dopamine drugs should be taken 30-60 minutes before meals or 1-2 hours after eating to reduce the impact of food on drug absorption If you feel stomach discomfort when taking drugs on an empty stomach, you can eat some low protein food such as cookies, fruit or juice at the same time as taking the drug Some patients will involuntary movement symptoms worsen after taking the drug, you can take the drug during meals to reduce symptoms by delaying drug absorption. How to deal with common nutrition-related problems in Parkinson’s disease? 1. Weight loss is more common and may be related to reduced eating caused by loss of appetite, chewing and swallowing difficulties, etc. The negative consequences of obvious weight loss are weakness, decreased resistance and susceptibility to infectious diseases Countermeasures: deal with various factors that may cause weight loss, measure weight once a week to detect changes in weight in a timely manner; increase food intake appropriately and eat fewer meals; increased food should be mainly cereals and potatoes, and can also Appropriate addition of vegetable oil in cooking 2, loss of appetite mental depression or drug factors may cause loss of appetite countermeasures: try to choose personal favorite foods and dishes, eat in a relaxed environment and atmosphere; daily arrangements can be 3 regular meals, 2-3 additional meals, the amount of regular meals should not be more, additional meals in the choice of carbohydrate-based snacks, such as pastries, cookies, The food should be placed in an easy-to-reach location; the increase in the amount of food should be gradual and not too hasty. 3. Chewing and swallowing difficulties usually occur in patients in the middle and late stages. Countermeasures: chop, cook food or use a blender to blend food into a homogeneous form; use infant nutritional rice flour and other nutritional supplements; eat small and frequent meals, try to eat during the time window of the drug effect; try to maintain a sitting position of about 60-90 degrees when eating, and need to sit and stand for about 30 minutes after eating; feed through a nasal feeding tube if necessary to support the body’s nutrition; train chewing and swallowing function. Constipation Parkinson’s disease itself can cause decreased gastrointestinal function in some patients; medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease can cause constipation. Countermeasures: regular rest and rest, moderate exercise every day to eliminate tension; drink more fluids, such as water, soup, juice, etc.; eat more coarse grains (such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal) and potatoes (potatoes, sweet potatoes); eat more vegetables and fruits, especially fruits with more water; avoid laxative abuse