Diet

Diet is a very important aspect of living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is essential for the body to cope with PD symptoms.

In addition, the type of food and the time that it is eaten could change how some PD medications work. For example, protein may slow the action of levodopa. In addition, drinking plenty of water (8–10 glasses per day) is very important, and it is a good idea to keep any alcohol consumption in moderation.

Further details about diet and PD are presented in the ‘Guide to healthy eating and PD’ section of this website.