Nutrition for Parkinson's

Your body naturally produces GLP-1, a hormone that plays an important role in appetite, fullness, digestion, and blood sugar regulation. Registered dietitians Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner explain how protein, fiber, healthy fats, and balanced meals can support your body’s ...  Show more

What is our Nutrition 4 Weight Loss program really like? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro and nutrition educator Carol Bowman take you behind the scenes of our 12-week program, sharing what participants learn, what often surprises them, and the changes they experience beyond weig ...  Show more

There are no easy cures for Parkinson’s, but there are diets that can help. This episode features audio from Coffee Put to the Test for Treating Parkinson’s Disease, Preventing Parkinson’s Disease with Diet, and Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Diet. Visit the video pages for al ...  Show more

More than 6 million people worldwide have Parkinson disease. Even though it is classically associated with tremors, the disease has many manifestations and is very treatable for most patients. Michael S. Okun, MD, from the Department of Neurology at the University of Florida, Gai ...  Show more

Parkinson’s is caused by a deficiency in dopamine, so what if you ate foods rich in the dopamine precursor levodopa? This episode features audio from Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Velvet Beans (Mucuna pruriens) and Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Fava Beans (Faba or Broad B ...  Show more

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by movement issues such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. 

While genetics play a role, environmental factors like toxins and de ...