The Facts:
* Over 5,000 people participated in this study to investigate the effects of dietary intake of folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 on the risk of the development of Parkinson’s disease.
* The study followed the participants who were all over 55 for an average of almost 10 years measuring their dietary intake of these vitamins.
* The results showed higher intake of vitamin B6 significantly decreased the risks of developing Parkinson’s.
Shaun’s comment: This study can also be classified as a big, important study, published in an important medical journal. Parkinson’s disease affects around 5 million people worldwide, with symptoms most commonly appearing between the ages of 55 and 60. Vitamin B6 can be obtained from the diet from liver, chicken, fish, green beans and bananas in particular, or can be taken as a supplement. Although the mechanism of action is unclear, this study found that vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Study Reference:
http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/abstract/67/2/315
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