Nutrients and Exercises

Sun May 27, 2007 5:06 am Post subject: Q: Nutrients and exercises

Dear Doctor,

Is it related that the nutrients be added if you do more execises as it might affect the level of antioxidants in the blood? Jumex has long been neuron-protective property.

However, it also increases cellular energy production that has had bad potential effects.

The enhanced cellular function increases free radicals and aggravate stress.

It may be necessary to periodically re-adjust the nutrients.

Is Jumex related with the nutrients?

Kindly advise.

Thanks

TEO KIM HOE
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 7:54 am

Dear Teo,

In the case of exercises, generally only athletes need to be concerned about additional nutrients.
Humans evolved to hunt, run, gather food, and otherwise engage in physical labor, and meet their nutrient needs with their normal daily diet.

Athletes, however, have a much higher activity level than normal, and may need extra nutrients.

Water is an exception. This most vital of all nutrients is easily lost by all humans and needs to be constantly replenished.

In the case of people with PD, there is an additional factor.

PD is stressful and stress produces free radicals, and thus cellular damage.

While there is no evidence that dietary nutrients can have an effect upon the area of the brain affected by PD, diet most certainly affects the health otherwise.

Here, the first line of defense is a nourishing diet.

Foods contain an array and balance of phytochemicals, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals that cannot be duplicated in pills and other supplements. Vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, whole grains, cooked legumes, and fish should be the backbone and mainstay of the daily diet.

A multivitamin supplement is a good addition, but does not take the place of foods.

An annual physical examination with lab tests will determine whether there is a need for other supplements, and this certainly can be the case as we age – vitamin B12, for example, is less well absorbed.

Jumex (selegeline) and in fact all PD medications can have undesirable side effects that increase various kinds of stress, and here again, a wholesome diet, plus exercise, is the best way to combat these effects.

You are doing exactly the right things in following a good exercise program and eating healthful food.

Best regards, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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