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Parkinson's Disease News covers all significant new research, reports, books, and resources concerning Parkinson's Disease. Articles are chosen on the basis of their medical significance or potential interest. Our overwhelming priority is the facts, regardless of whether they contradict prevailing views or vested interests. Analysis and further information are provided either to explain the background or implications, or to balance misleading claims. If you notice errors or inadequacies, or dispute what is written, or want to propose articles, please e-mail [email protected].
9th November 2016 - New research CAFFEINE REDUCES PARKINSON'S DISEASE SYMPTOMS
Reference : Parkinsonism and Related Disorders [2016] 32 : 116-119 (M.Moccia, R.Erro, M.Picillo, C.Vitale, K. Longo, M.Amboni, M.T.Pellecchia, P.Barone) Complete abstract For more news go to Parkinson's Disease News
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Higher
caffeine consumption has been associated with reduced risk of Parkinson's
Disease.
Besides coffee, caffeine also occurs to a lesser extent in tea, yerba mate, cola drinks,
cocoa, and chocolate.
The present study assessed people who were newly
diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease over the following four years. Higher caffeine consumption in people with Parkinson's Disease
was associated
with a lower rate of starting L-dopa treatment, down to 63% of normal.
Each additional cup of espresso per day (50 mg of caffeine)
was associated with a 5-point lower score on the UPDRS part III (motor
symptoms), with a 50%
reduction in L-dopa dosage, but was not associated with a lower score on the
UPDRS part IV (therapy complications).
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