Diet recommendations for Parkinson’s disease patients: Drink less milk, as milk increases uric acid excretion through the kidneys and lowers blood uric acid levels. One study reported: Milk consumption predisposes to the development of Parkinson’s disease. Men who drink more than 2 glasses of milk a day have 2 times more risk of Parkinson’s disease than those who do not drink milk every day. Eating more meat and seafood Meat and seafood are rich in purines that increase uric acid levels People who eat more meat have less risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Dietary recommendations for people with Parkinson’s disease Fiber-rich foods are recommended to reduce gas and other discomforts. Calcium/vitamin D supplementation: to prevent osteoporosis Take medication and eat: Medrobac/Benzyme: preach. Redistribute, to be taken at night before bedtime to avoid conflicts between drug absorption and protein absorption. Other anti-Parkinson’s disease drugs: less prescriptive, sometimes required to be taken after meals to reduce the side effects of the drug on the gastrointestinal tract. Drinking water in Parkinson’s disease Adequate daily intake of water (8-10 glasses) is beneficial, especially for constipation Try not to drink water or foods containing a lot of water after 5 p.m. to prevent frequent urination at night. Moderate alcohol consumption is not prohibited. Diet tip: If you eat very slowly and feel tired, have more than one meal a day instead of three. If your throat is tight when you eat, try to relax it with a few yawns before the meal. People with Parkinson’s disease experience weight loss Causes: Tremor, extra energy consumption by isokinetic movements, loss of appetite. Inadequate eating because of swallowing disorders, poor nutrient absorption Response: Eat more high-energy foods, such as peanut butter and meat Smaller and more frequent meals. Need to add snacks in between regular meals. Drinking water in Parkinson’s disease: Adequate daily intake of water (8-10 glasses) is beneficial, especially for constipation. Try not to drink water or foods that contain a lot of water after 5 p.m. to prevent frequent urination at night. Moderate alcohol consumption is not prohibited. Smoking and Parkinson’s disease: Smoking reduces the risk of Parkinson’s disease, but the risks associated with smoking far outweigh the benefits and outweigh the benefits. Possible benefits of tea consumption on Parkinson’s disease Animal and cellular experiments: There have been some studies on the benefits of tea polyphenols on Parkinson’s disease Population: Chinese people who drink a cup of green tea a day have a 30-40% reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease Coffee consumption. Coffee consumption may be beneficial for Parkinson’s disease Andy Grove’s (founder of Intel) choice. Taking fava beans for Parkinson’s disease? Fava beans contain levodopa Effective in some patients and may reduce the dose of medroxyprogesterone/benzoin required Precautions for taking fava beans: difficult to control the dose, possible allergy, risk of fava bean disease Dosage: Start with a small dose (28 g per day) and gradually increase as appropriate. Dosage: Steam or boil fava beans and pods.