Parkinsons Treatment: Stopping Side Effects of Parkinsons Medications That Cause Worse Parkinsons SymptomsBecause Parkinsons disease is characterized by a dopamine deficiency in the brain, Parkinsons treatment typically includes the drug L-Dopa or Levodopa. (Brand names: Dopar, Larodopar, Sinemet) Eventually, however, in spite of using this drug, the patients condition worsens, and people often become demented and many will die due to complications. Scientists are now showing that the side effects of the Parkinsons medications will themselves cause dyskinesia -- a decrease of voluntary movements and increase in involuntary movements: "Dyskinesia observed in a patient with Parkinson's disease (PD) is labeled as Levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID), and is more commonly a jerky, dance-like movement of the arms and/or head, which usually presents after several years of treatment with L-DOPA (Levodopa)." (Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2009 Jan;15 Suppl 1:S3-8.) "The prolonged drug treatment causes adverse side effects such as dyskinesia." (Nippon Rinsho. 2009 Jul;67(7):1429-38) Fortunately, several prominent researchers are suggesting how the side effects of the Parkinsons treatment, Levodopa, can be lessened and even prevented. These researchers suggest how these secondary symptoms can be treated, so that the patient need not deteriorate, experience dyskinesia or become demented. How? What is their explanation?
Levodopa-induced Side Effects: DyskinesiaResearchers Dr. Abraham Hoffer and Dr. Harold Foster believe that there is currently a second step missing from Parkinsons treatment.They believe that this second set of Parkinsons symptoms -- diminished voluntary movements and increased involuntary movements (Levidopa-induced dyskinesia) can be delayed and reduced. Why? Dr. Foster explains: "I believe that there are two types of symptoms seen in Parkinson's disease patients: The first set is effectively treated with L-Dopa. Eventually, however, the situation worsens with the appearance of a "second set of symptoms," that according to Drs. Foster and Hoffer, "seems to result from the derivatives, such as the dangerous toxin dopachrome, that is produced by the breakdown of dopamine." These toxins are increased by L-Dopa. As a result, slowly but surely, L-Dopa magnifies these secondary symptoms until the patient becomes demented and often dies. Drs. Hoffer and Foster suggest that the second step that is missing from Parkinsons treatment is that: In addition to L-Dopa, the patient should always be given high doses of antioxidants and the nutrients that are needed to help the body produce the antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase. In this way they would get the benefits of L-Dopa without its disadvantages. This should greatly extend the value of L-Dopa," they suggest.
Parkinsons Treatment: Foster and Hoffer, National Library of Medicine Stopping the Side Effects of Your Parkinsons TreatmentFortunately the suggestion of Drs. Foster and Hoffer, to add the nutrients that are needed to help the body produce the antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase, is realistic.The good news is there are now neuro protective nutraceuticals. One nutraceutical protein is proven to improve glutathione levels, because elevated glutathione or GSH levels have indeed been demonstrated to slow brain tissue damage. Over the past 15 years, medical research has shown that people with Parkinsons disease do have low levels of this molecule -- especially in the tissues of the brain stem. Adding a nutraceutical supplement proven to improve the body's ability to make more GSH glutathione, especially in the brain, is the best way to counteract the side effects of Levodopa and prevent Levodopa-induced dyskinesia.(LID
More About Nutraceuticals for Less Side Effects:"I have my life back," says Dr. Jack There are many reports from people whose symptoms are being reversed. They are doing this by using nutraceuticals that have been clinically proven.Dr. Jack's story is one of many: Dr. Jack of Colorado, by age 55, had "rampant" Parkinsons disease. While he experienced some relief by taking a Parkinsons treatment medication regimen, overall, for the most part, the major disease symptoms remained: He experienced uncontrolled drooling uncontrollable urination frequency urinary accidents uncontrolled tremors and trembling motion in his right hand and leg blurred vision lost of strength in his right hand and fingers glassy eyes constant throbbing pain shooting from his right forearm up through the right shoulder lethargy depression and constipation. "I had it all", he said, when he discovered the potential of glutathione, so he decided to try a nutraceutical protein. He kept a diary, and here is what he reported after 3 months: ability to sleep longer stretches and have deeper sleep almost total removal of all neck, shoulder, and arm pain regaining of majority of sense of balance and fluidity of movement on my right side ability to concentrate easier and in longer duration regained lost creative ability greatly reduced anxiety and depression restored positive mental health outlook restored sense of physical vitality greatly reduced voice faltering and unevenness in voice tones restored 75% of finger dexterity in right hand and fingers eliminated constipation Supplementing with a nutraceutical to raise glutathione, GSH gave Dr. Jack back his quality of life. Parkinsons Disease Diet: Best Parkinsons Diet Diet for Parkinsons is important.People with Parkinsons disease will benefit from exercise as well as a diet rich in high quality proteins as well as fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants. Why? Because oxidative stress is a factor in the progression of Parkinsons disease. Taking supplements proven to improve this glutathione deficiency is also key to reducing symptoms and improving quality of life. Low glutathione GSH levels have been found in the brain stem of Parkinsons patients, and this can certainly be helped with supplements that cross the blood-brain barrier. According to the findings of Drs. Foster and Hoffer, people can now improve their quality of life by increasing their levels of the antioxidant glutathione by using the proper nutritional pre-cursors found in nutraceutical proteins. Unfortunately, scientists report that taking a glutathione pill does not work, because it is digested. Instead, using the nutritional "building blocks" supplies the brain, and this approach has been working for people. This can best be done by using a clinically proven nutraceutical. Parkinsons Treatment: Stopping Parkinsons Medications Side Effects that Cause Worse Parkinsons SymptomsGo to Health Discoveries HOME PAGE from Parkinsons treatment
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