A Holistic Approach To Parkinson's Disease
Coenzyme Q10 (up to 1200mg/day)----------------Decreases progressive deterioration of function.
Vitamin E (400-800 IU/day)-------------------------Anti-oxidant
Vitamin C (200-500mg/day)-------------------------Anti-oxidant
Selenium (200 mcg/day)------------------------------Anti-oxidant
Vitamin A (mixed carotenoids)
Fava Beans (100g serving = 250mg L-Dopa)------L Dopa side effect is constipation (therefore
increase water and fiber intake).
B complex ----------------------------------------------Especially B6, B12, and Folate.
L-Carnitine ---------------------------------------------Anti-oxidant, protects against
neurotoxins, shuttles fatty acids into mitochondria.
Tyrosine and Phenylalanine---------------------------Increases dopamine.
Note: Do not take with L-Dopa since protein decreases the absorption of L-Dopa.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Glutathione----------Decreases glutamate binding.
N-Acetyl Cysteine
Regulates Calcium intake through NMDA receptors, decreases ROS
Phosphatidylserine--------------------------------------Increases dopamine, (Phospholipid)
Decreases cortisol, Decreases TNF
Magnesium
Decreases dyskinesias associated with L-Dopa treatment
5-HTP
EPA/DHA (Fish Oil)
Universal City Medical Wellness Group (UCMWG) is a Multidisciplinary & Complementary Alternative Medical Group with an M.D. and Chiropractors, located near Universal Studios, Studio City, Hollywood, North Hollywood, Burbank & Toluca Lake, in L.A.
We Specialize In:
We are providers for:
- Blue Cross - Blue Shield - United Health - AFTRA - Medicare - SAG - Motion Picture Health and Welfare - Aetna -
Most PPO's Accepted