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Regarding the effect of protein in the diet. The active molecule in Sinemet is very similar to the amino acid tyrosine. Amino acids linked together form proteins. When dietary protein and Sinemet are present together in the small intestine the uptake into the bloodstream uses the same "conduit". Thus dietary protein can/will slow the uptake of Sinemet relative to its uptake when no other protein is present. Vegetable protein sources are generally not as high in protein content as animal sources and will not compete the Sinemet as much. One suggestion is to eat most of ones dietary protein in the evening prior to bed. This fulfills the dietary need for protein and permits Sinemet uptake during the day with little protein competition. Dan Kidd [log in to unmask] _______________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: hope this helps Dear Melissa, > I am an eight year survivor of PD and have tried dfferent methods of > fighting this disease. The two things that have really helped me the most > are Exercise and diet . Unfortunately no magic formula!! I went on a > vegetarian diet last fall and that has helped me a great deal. Protein > really seems to be problem for me and animal protein effects me more then > vegetable. Why ?-- who knows !! hope this helps.