What are 3 common factors in people without parkinsons disease?
March 27th, 2008 | by admin |
jennlutt72 asked:
Parkinson’s disease is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting over 1 million americans. Scientists already know being over age 50, MPTP, and several genes make it more likely somebody will develop the disorder. They also found several factors that are more common in people without the disorder and that they maybe somehow be protected by them. What are these 3 factors and why do they seem to protect these individuals?
Harold
Parkinson’s disease is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting over 1 million americans. Scientists already know being over age 50, MPTP, and several genes make it more likely somebody will develop the disorder. They also found several factors that are more common in people without the disorder and that they maybe somehow be protected by them. What are these 3 factors and why do they seem to protect these individuals?
Harold
One Response to “What are 3 common factors in people without parkinsons disease?”
By chee1.rm on Mar 28, 2008 | Reply
I’m really not sure if there is a strong connection between these factors, but some things that are thought to prevent PD in individuals is caffeine, physical activity and ibuprofen. Others have also suggested a prevention link with Vitamin E. Again, I believe all the links are just speculation.