Penn Herb Wellness Guide

Parkinson’s Disease

Get support for Parkinson’s by focusing on fitness and nutrition. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Get support for Parkinson’s by focusing on fitness and nutrition. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Discover coenzyme Q10

    Slow the disease’s progression by taking 1,200 mg a day of this powerful nutrient

  • Get support from C and E

    Help delay the need for medication by supplementing with a daily combination of 3,000 mg of vitamin C and 3,200 IU of vitamin E

  • Adjust your diet

    If you are taking a drug that contains levodopa, eat a low-protein breakfast and lunch, followed by a high-protein dinner to enhance the action of levodopa and improve symptoms

  • Work in a workout

    Get involved in a regular exercise program to increase strength, flexibility, and balance

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