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“Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system, is caused by destruction of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease typically manifest later in life and are characterized by tremors and a shuffling gait.”

“A protein (called parvalbumin) which is abundant in several different fish species has been shown to help prevent the formation of brain plaques associated with Parkinson's disease. Parvalbumin binds to the alpha-synuclein protein and prevents them from aggregating.”

“Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the loss of dopamine-producing neurons which leads to loss of motor control. There have been a number of studies published that have shown that people with Parkinson’s disease who exercise can improve their balance and gait compared to those that do not.”

“A growing body of evidence links gut health to brain health. Injecting Lewy bodies purified from deceased Parkinson’s patients into the brains or guts of monkeys caused Parkinsonian pathology in the brain and gut. Another study in mice found that probiotics decreased gut leakiness and inflammation and boosted memory performance in mice with "Alzheimer's-like pathology."”

“Exercise is a huge driver of how well we age because it induces profound molecular shifts that support immune health and might even protect our telomeres – indicators of aging. Exercise might help forestall certain age-related diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, too.”

“Rhonda discusses the effects of fasting on Parkinson's disease and which groups of people should not fast. Finally, she shares practical information about restricting carbohydrates, using caffeine, and when and how to break the fast.”

“While senescence plays a vital role in human development and wound healing, the proliferation of senescent cells is associated with diseases of aging such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and glaucoma.”

“Senescence is a vital cellular process involved in embryonic development, wound healing, and cancer immunity; however, the accumulation of senescent cells is associated with diseases of aging such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, sarcopenia, and glaucoma.”

“Here’s a summary of some of the latest evidence: In adults with respiratory conditions, metabolic diseases, and sleep disorders, melatonin improves overall sleep quality, as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); it also enhances PSQI scores (indicating improved sleep quality) in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.”

“But what triggers the protein's aggregation has long remained a mystery. New research suggests that bacteria in the gut drive alpha-synuclein aggregation, contributing to the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease.”