Diet and exercise are important to buidup strength and activate your body besides medication and are important for PD patients. I do blood test on antixodiant yearly to assess my vitamin level and supplement taking to supplement the level
Diet, supplements and exercise have an important part to play in controlling some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and helping sufferers to maintain as active a lifestyle as possible.
Diet
There is no diet that has been proven to slow down the progression of the disease but sensible eating can help manage some of the symptoms. Diets rich in vegetables and fiber can help ease constipation. And a regular intake of oily fish, which contains Omega 3 - the “wonder ingredient” of the moment - may help to improve levels of concentration.
B vitamins play a role in the production of certain neurotransmitters, which are important in regulating mood and other brain functions. Folic acid deficiency has been noted among people with depression. Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is the cofactor for enzymes that convert L-tryptophan to serotonin, so vitamin B6 deficiency might result in depression. And there is some evidence that people with depression respond better to treatment if they have higher levels of vitamin B12
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