In the beginning stages of Parkinson’s disease, you may wish to eat foods rich in antioxidants because there is some evidence suggesting that antioxidants can be beneficial. Beyond that, there are no special dietary requirements that you need to follow early on.
Most of the special dietary challenges of PD do not emerge until later stages of the disease. You may find that as your Parkinson's progresses you will need to adjust your diet so that your medications are more easily absorbed. Or, you may need to do so so that you can more easily chew and swallow food, or so that you will not get constipated.
What Foods To Include In Your Diet
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Find out what foods to include in your diet when you have PD and why they're important.
Protein and Parkinson's Medications
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Find out how protein interacts with some Parkinson's medications.
Why Consult a Nutritionist?
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Find out here why you should consult a nutritionist to help you manage your diet.
Weight Loss and Parkinson's Disease
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A lot of people lose weight when they have Parkinson's disease. Find out why here.
Dietary Problems in Mid- to Late-Stage Parkinson's
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What dietary problems might you experience in the mid to late stages of Parkinson's disease? What can be done to help?
The Question of Supplements
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Some dietary supplements may be helpful for Parkinson's disease.
Antioxidants and Parkinson's Disease
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Antioxidants may help Parkinson's disease. Find out how here.
