Berries Lower Parkinson’s Risk

Sunday, March 06, 2011
Byron J. Richards, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist
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A newly released study followed 49,281 men and 80,336 women for 20-22 years.  It found that those that ate the most berries1 had a 40% risk reduction for developing Parkinson’s disease. 

The researchers found that the flavonoids Plant compound that is associated with pigmentation. Flavonoids have been shown to modify allergens, viruses, inflammation, and various carcinogens. Found in green tea, citrus, berries, onions, parsley, red wine, dark chocolate, and others. in many fruits are helpful, especially for men (who lack the brain-protecting benefit of higher estrogen). However, it is the anthocyanin flavonoids Plant compound that is associated with pigmentation. Flavonoids have been shown to modify allergens, viruses, inflammation, and various carcinogens. Found in green tea, citrus, berries, onions, parsley, red wine, dark chocolate, and others. that really deliver a high level of protection to the brain for both men and women.

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  1. ^ Berries and Parkinson’s Risk  American Academy of Neurology’s 63rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu  Xiang Gao, MD, PhD, et al.

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