Diet and parkinsons
Helen71
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Hi I have had parkinsons for 6 years.Any advice on what foods are better for me and any I should avoid.
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Hi @Helen71 welcome to the community, the NHS says:
Diet advice
For some people with Parkinson's disease, making dietary changes can help improve some symptoms.
These changes can include:
- increasing the amount of fibre in your diet and making sure you're drinking enough fluid to reduce constipation
- increasing the amount of salt in your diet and eating small, frequent meals to avoid problems with low blood pressure, such as dizziness when you stand up quickly
- making changes to your diet to avoid unintentional weight loss
You may see a dietitian, a healthcare professional trained to give diet advice, if your care team thinks you may benefit from changing your diet.
Want to know more?
Parkinson's UK: therapies and Parkinson's management
If you are concerned I would speak to your GP and see if you can get a referral to a dietician.
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