Antioxidants

Antioxidants are a group of vitamins and minerals that can help lessen the damage caused by a normal body process called oxidation. Oxidation occurs inside the cells of the body, and can produce substances known as free radicals, which cause damage to the body and may play a part in conditions such as heart disease, cancer and Parkinson’s disease (PD).

However, there is presently no evidence that intake of antioxidants will slow the progression of PD or increase the effects of PD medications. In addition, anyone consuming a regular well-balanced diet should already have an adequate intake of antioxidants.