Hi folks,
I recently came accross a reference which may be of interest to
PARKINSN-land citizens.
I have not yet succeeded in obtaining a copy, but those of you
interested in the reference may have a better chance of obtaining a
copy if you write promptly.
Title Dietary Factors in the Management of Parkinsons
Disease
Source Nutrition Reviews 52: 2 Part 1 (FEB 1994)
Pages 51-58
Authors PA Kempster, ML Wahlqvist
Address PA Kempster, Monash Med Ctr, Dept Neurosci,
246 Clayton Rd, Clayton, Vic 3168, Australia
Abstract Oral administration of L-dopa is currently the most
effective way to treat the cerebral dopamine
deficiency which causes Parkinson's disease.
Unfortunately, many patients with advanced
Parkinson's disease develop an unstable pattern of
response to L-dopa because of fluctuating delivery
of the drug to the brain. Diet contributes to this
problem through its adverse effects on L-dopa
pharmacokinetics. This article reviews dietary
strategies to improve responsiveness to
pharmaceutical L-dopa treatment and the potential
use of food as a source of L-dopa. Nutritional
factors concerning weight loss and energy balance
in Parkinson's disease are also discussed. A set of
dietary guidelines is developed to assist clinical
nutritionists and neurologists in the practical
management of patients with Parkinson's disease.
ISBN/ISSN 0029-6643
Publisher Springer Verlag, 175 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10010
The article can be obtained for you by your local library, or by
writing directly to the author, Dr P.A. Kempster in Australia.
Hans
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