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Dear Paul,

> does that mean that if one could get completely off
> Sinemet and onto requip, that parsing protein intake would no longer be a
> factor and one could face each meal with relish (no pun intended) regardless
> of its protein content?

Levodopa (Sinemet, Madopar) is the only PD medication that is affected
by protein intake.

Best,
Kathrynne




--
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Medical nutrition therapy for Parkinson's disease
Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease"
"Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs;"
"Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson'sdisease,"
J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999.
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/