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Are the dietary factors you mention applicable to "Mirapex", as well as levadopa. I was diagnosed with PD just one week ago, and I am just now starting with ultra small doses of Mirapex. Any basic advice would be appreciated. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peggy Willocks" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 1:18 AM Subject: Re: Are sugary substances harmful? > "Dietary factors may alter the effects of levodopa action in the brain, and > subsequently affect motor performance. Foods with a high protein content can > interfere with the absorption of levodopa. This phenomenon is most common in > persons who have considerable on/off motor fluctuations, requiring four or > more doses of C/L per day. " . . . "When starting to take > carbidopa/levodopa, patients are often advised to take it 30-60 minutes > prior to meals or 1-2 hours after a meal. Some individuals may need to eat a > non-protein snack (such as fruit or a cracker) with the medication to avoid > an upset stomach. However, most patients have no problem taking the > medication on an empty stomach, which allows maximum absorption. Take each > dose of medication with a full glass of water to help minimize nausea and > aid absorption." > > http://www.parkinson.org/med9.htm#die > > EAT WELL, STAY WELL - the first book of Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD (NPF > Dietitian) answers lots of suggestions concerning diet and PD. Her new > book, COOK WELL, STAY WELL, offers not only good information but excellent > recipes. > http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ > > As for sugar sweets - PWP tend to have a dry mouth (either the disease > itself or side effects of medications used. Dry mouth breeds bacteria, and > adding sugary substances can play havoc with dental health. > > And chocolate (caffeine) has been shown to be neuroprotective: > "Our findings indicate that higher coffee and caffeine intake is associated > with a significantly lower incidence of Parkinson disease. This effect > appears to be independent of smoking. The data suggest that the mechanism is > related to caffeine intake and not to other nutrients contained in coffee." > http://www.parkinson.org/coffee.htm > > "Caffeine belongs to the xanthine chemical group. A naturally occurring > xanthine in the brain called adenosine is used as a neurotransmitter at some > synapses. When adenosine receptors are blocked, levels of the > neurotransmitter dopamine increase. Caffeine may protect against Parkinson's > disease by blocking adenosine receptors, thus increasing the amount of > dopamine in the brain." > > I also read somewhere that chocolate helps swallowing in PD patients, but I > cannot find it now. However, I do know that large amounts of caffeine are > contraindicated in swallowing difficulties. > Peggy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Faisal Mohammed" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 6:19 PM > Subject: Are sugary substances harmful? > > > > hi, > > R sugary substances like chocholates, sweets, harmful in Parkinson?? what > > about meat?? > > rgds., > > Faisal > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn