"In conclusion, this meta-analysis shows that caffeine is associated with a low risk of developing PD in healthy individuals and the deceleration in the progression of motor symptoms in patients with PD. Additional studies are required to investigate not only the optimal daily dosage and food source of caffeine for PD, but also the possible mechanisms underlying the bioprotective effects of caffeine on PD. Among individuals with PD, caffeine intake should be encouraged if adverse effects are tolerable."
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“This finding indicated to the investigators that higher coffee intake appears to be associated with a significantly lower incidence of Parkinson’s. And subsequent independent studies have replicated this association (Click here for anexample).
Numerous preclinical studies have suggested that the neuroprotective effect may be a result of caffeine (click here for a review on this topic), but a clinical trial found that 6–18 months of caffeine “did not provide clinically important improvement of motor manifestations of Parkinson’s” “
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