Coffee and Caffeine Intake and the Risk of Parkinson Disease
In this study, it was the caffeine and not the coffee. If this research does get backed up by further studies, adding green tea may be a safer and healthier alternative to coffee.
Parkinson Disease
DOES CONSTIPATION INCREASE RISK FOR PARKINSON DISEASES?
Very interesting study that found that in patients diagnosed w/ PD had constipation up to 20 YEARS before onset of symptoms. A few comments. First, we know that the damage to the brain occurs long before symptoms begin. 20 years actually sounds a bit right. Second, how much does the constipation, which is a sign of something wrong w/ GI physiology, actually increase the risk for PD?? Bottom line–good GI health has long reaching effects and needs to be taken seriously.