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can we provide Soda or soft drinks to Parkinson patients

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My father is suffering from ParkinsonD from last 10 - 12 yrs , presently he is taken approx. 700mg of levodopa & carbidopa. some time he behave normal after taken a medicine and some time not. when I saw a report on soft drink, on that report, on that report say soda or cold drinks release a dopamine within a 15 min after drink, after drink soda my father become a normal. can I provide soda or cold drinks on a regular basis.

2nd I saw a post that posted by one Parkinson patient, coconut oil is very useful in PD can I replace with coconut water.

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laglag

Check with his doctor first but, in my opinion, if it works and doesn't have a lot of side effects, then do it. Many of us have found that some things help some people but don't help others. So experimentation is a biggie in this disease.

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asmckay

The difficulty is that sugar is not great for people with PD. I think that if your father likes coconut water it would be a great alternative. Otherwise - smoothies? - although again,too much sugar, sen from fruit, may not be great.

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Astra7 in reply to asmckay

I believe you are right about sugar, but do you know why it causes problems for PD?

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asmckay

I think, because it leads to an insulin and then cortisol release which then deactivates the parasympathetic nervous system - which is already challenged in people with PD. In other words, it increases our stress. For all of us, but the effects are more noticeable in people with PD.

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Astra7 in reply to asmckay

Thanks. I guess this explains the positive results with the diabetes drug exenitude. There is a relationship between PD and diabetes. I wonder how much we can control the symptoms with careful diet. I have noticed when I eat sugar I feel more inner tremor.

Re cooked potatoes for brekkie for me!!

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Cbgs

Have u tried OJ?

It helps metabolize meds quicker

( and healthier than soda)

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rishiraj09 in reply to Cbgs

Oj stand for

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Cbgs in reply to rishiraj09

Orange Juice...

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rishiraj09

Thank u all, I think I have 2 go with coconut wate

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nourilo

How about sparkling mineral water with a little bit of orange juice mixed in?

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jujulini

yes, i mix any kind of juice with sparkling water, and its almost like soda pop.

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