Prevention of Parkinson’s
Because of the fact that there is no known cause of Parkinson’s disease, there are no specific prevention techniques. However, caffeine and green tea may help to lower your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Also, staying active and exercising may also lower your risk.
Specialists have also confirmed that limiting dairy and red meat may also help. Certain Mediterranean diets may also lower your risk of getting Parkinson’s disease. This diet is focused on:
- Fish
- Vegetables
- Whole grains
- Fruit
- Olive oil
- Nuts
- Seeds
It is advised that you are conscious of the disease, especially if you have a family member with Parkinson’s disease, taking these active preventive measures will help. You may also want to consider genetic testing. Having a gene mutation [6] doesn’t guarantee that you’ll get the disease.
Conclusion
Getting a genetic test may help researchers understand this condition and develop new treatment options.
Discuss with your doctor about genetic testing to determine if it’s right for you.
Reference:
[1] https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-the-Nervous-System.aspx
[2] https://www.cookchildrens.org/neurology/conditions/Pages/Juvenile-Parkinsons.aspx
[3] https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/gardening/herbicides-how-they-work-and-the-symptoms-they-cause/
[4] https://www.britannica.com/technology/pesticide
[5] https://www.parkinson.org/Understanding-Parkinsons/Symptoms/Movement-Symptoms/Bradykinesia-Slowness-of-Movement
[6] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/gene-mutation