Recent international studies have reported that flavonoids can protect nerve tissue from damage, and regular intake of foods rich in flavonoids can relatively reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Core Tip: Flavonoids can protect nerve tissue from damage, regular intake of foods rich in flavonoids can relatively reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease, and flavonoids are widely found in fruits, vegetables, grains, roots, bark, flowers, tea and red wine. April 11 is World Parkinson’s Disease Day, on the one hand, the aging of Chinese society makes the incidence of Parkinson’s disease increase, on the other hand, the age level of the patient is also gradually to the direction of the younger generation. Patients who are clearly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease are suitable for surgical treatment. Recent international studies have shown that flavonoids can protect nerve tissue from damage and that regular intake of flavonoid-rich foods can relatively reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Flavonoids, also known as bioflavonoids, is a general term for a class of plant pigments that are the most abundant class of polyphenolic compounds in the human diet, and are widely found in fruits, vegetables, grains, roots, barks, flowers, teas and red wine. Dr. Zhang Yuqing said, flavonoids can also inhibit the production of harmful low-density lipoprotein, have the effect of reducing thrombosis. Investigations have confirmed that those with a low intake of flavonoids have a higher mortality rate from coronary heart disease.