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Hi Nancy, > A low protein, high complex carbohydrate diet > L-methionine: 500 mg. with meals 3x daily > Vitamin B6: 50 mg. 3x daily > 5-HTP: 150 mg. at bedtime > D,L-phenylalanine: 500 mg. at least 20 minutes before breakfast > Ginkgo biloba extract: 80 mg. 3x daily > Vitamin E: 1200 IU daily > Vitamin C: 1000 mg 3xdaily > > Katherine and others--how does this strike you? I would be very > interested to hear the impressions of those more knowledgeable than I. A low-protein diet is important ONLY for those using levodopa and experiencing motor fluctuations. B6 -- I agree it's important, as are the other B vitamins. However B6 must be taken with meals, as in large amounts it will block Sinemet absorption. Vitamin E -- I can't recommend pharmacological amounts of any nutrient, but do recommend using the natural form vitamin E. Ginkgo biloba -- a blood thinner as well as antioxidant; get your physician's advice before using, particularly if taking warfarin, aspirin, or other blood thinners. Vitamin C -- studies show we seem to absorb up to 200 mg per day. Amounts over that do not seem to be utilized, and can lead to kidney stones and other adverse consequences. I can't comment on the other substances as I don't have sufficient information at this time. Best regards, 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/