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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject: Nutrition,Levodopa and I
Dear Dr.Kathrynne Holden, As a Dietitian could you tell us " Nutrition "is helpful for those with Parkinson's. Why is it related with Parkinson's health? What are the Nutrition could help Parkinson's health i.e slow gastrointestinal tract, constipation, bloating, phlegm, saliva drooling ,swallowing, nausea, insomnia, and appetite loss. All sickness as mentioned are the one side effects or risks taking levodapa for Parkinson's treatment. Why Parkinson's patient are at increased risk for malnutrition, most of them are weight loss, insomnia and low blood pressure? What are they related with nutrition-related diseases? Kindly advise me what is optimal nutrition for people with Parkinson's and the need to maintain nutrition level. Is it yearly blood test your vitamin level and exercises? Why a combination of levodopa( treating Parkinson's) and protein cause problems with our body's absorption? How to avoid them? What is the optimal time to take lavodapa to reduce the conflict with Protein? Kindly brief them. TEOKIMHOE
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RDJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 94Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:10 am Post subject:
Dear Teo, Good nutrition is important for everyone, but there are specific concerns with PD. Many people get less exercise, thus the muscles begin to shrink, and bone loss occurs. People are also more apt to experience falling as PD progresses, and with weaker muscles and thinner bones, they are less able to prevent falls, and more likely to break bones when they do fall. Constipation occurs more frequently with PD, and is best managed by including plenty of fiber and fluids in the daily diet, along with as much exercise as is possible. There are many other concerns, and I recommend you email the National Parkinson Foundation for a copy of “Nutrition Matters.” Go to: http://www.parkinson.org/ Click "Publications" Here, you'll find the free series of excellent booklets. I recommend them all; but for your purposes, "Nutrition Matters" should answer your questions. There is a form available for you to order as many as you need; or you can telephone, if you prefer._________________Best regards, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD -- For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit: http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
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