Caffeine levels in the blood could be used to predict the onset of Parkinson’s disease, a study suggests - as results add further weight to the neuroprotective effects of caffeine.
Drinking at least 23 cups of black tea a month, or about
three-quarters of a cup a day, may slash the risk of developing
Parkinson's disease by a whopping 71 per cent, suggests new
research from Singapore.
The NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
(NINDS) is launching a large-scale clinical trial to assess whether
the ingredient creatine can slow the progression of Parkinson's
disease.
A high intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids
could lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according
to researchers in the Netherlands.
A correlation between high fruit and fruit drink consumption and
risk of Parkinson's disease has been found by researchers in
Honolulu, believed to be due to plant borne toxins, pesticides or
herbicides.
The powerful antioxidant properties of polyphenols in green tea
could help protect against the onset of Parkinson's disease,
according to new research from Baylor College of Medicine in
Houston.