Do supplements help with Parkinson’s disease treatment or prevention?

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Written by Meredith Worthington, Ph.D. — Medically reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Updated August 01, 2024 ⓘ

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Answer:

There is no good evidence that dietary supplements help delay progression or improve motor impairment in people with Parkinson's disease unless they are deficient in nutrients, although some may help with non-motor symptoms, such as sleep disturbance, depression, and psychoses.

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