With Parkinson’s disease, eating and drinking can become more difficult over time. The Parkinson’s medication, but also the progression of the disease, can cause complaints such as reduced appetite, chewing and swallowing problems, nausea, constipation and weight loss.
In addition, the effect of Parkinson’s medication can often be optimized through a good protein distribution throughout the day. The ParkinsonNet dietitian is the best person to guide people with Parkinson’s. Renate de Schaap is affiliated with the ParkinsonNet.
In Parkinson’s disease there is a deficiency of dopamine in the brain. People with Parkinson’s are therefore often prescribed Levodopa; this is a substance that is converted into dopamine in the body. Levodopa passes through the stomach to the small intestine and is transported there to the blood. Levodopa is then absorbed from the blood into the brain. The Levodopa is converted into dopamine in the brain. The deficiency of dopamine in the brain is supplemented in this way. The absorption of Levodopa can be disrupted in various ways. This can be done, among other things, by having a full stomach, by constipation or by eating proteins. Examples of Levodopa medications are: Madopar, Sinemet, Duodopa, Stalevo.
Rol van de Parkinson dietician
The effect of Levodopa can be influenced by the intake of proteins. The effect of Levodopa can be improved by slightly limiting the intake of proteins and by distributing the proteins better throughout the day. The consequences of a protein restriction differ per person. You will know within two weeks whether it will benefit you. In consultation with your ParkinsonNet dietitian, they can adjust your eating pattern accordingly.
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2024-01-08 08:16:00
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