Nutrition in the prevention of Parkinson’s disease
Authors:
I. Klimešová 1; M. Šlachtová 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Fakulta tělesné kultury UP v Olomouci
; Katedra přírodních věd v kinantropologii, Vedoucí: prof. RNDr. Miroslav Janura, Ph. D.
1; Katedra fyzioterapie, Vedoucí: prof. MUDr. Jaroslav Opavský, CSc.
2
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2015; 95(4): 167-170
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder affecting roughly 1% individuals over age of 60 in Europe. Although the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, it is obvious that the food together with a genetic predisposition plays an important role in the development of the disease.
The study summarizes results of researches focused on the preventive effect of nutrition in the development of PD. Despite the fact that the findings of studies are not always consistent, research suggests that high consumption of milk and dairy products is associated with an increased risk of developing PD. This relationship appears stronger for men than for women.
Inversely, nutritional factor that is as protective high intake of vegetables and fruits, specially berries. Furthermore, it is relatively well established protective effect of caffeine intake. The inverse association of caffeine intake in women is not as straightforward as in men but it is U-shaped. Research findings are less consistent about the Parkinson’s preventive benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Studies have demonstrated an association between a Mediterranean diet and Parkinson’s risk. The Mediterranean diet should be not be considered as effective only in preventing cardiovascular disease, but also in delaying PD, as two large prospective study demonstrated.
Therefore, we can assume that diet rich in fish and vegetable products (vegetables and fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, olive oil), and inversely low in animal fats, has proven health benefits.
Keywords:
Parkinson’s disease – nutrition – milk – vegetables and fruits – caffeine – Mediterranean diet
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