Vitamin B12 and homocysteine levels predict disease progression in early Parkinson’s disease

Summary This study, conducted by American researchers, determined vitamin B12 levels in patients with early Parkinson’s disease and their association with the progression of the disease. During the study, vitamin B12 and vitamin B12 determinants like homocysteine (a risk factor for several disorders) were measured in blood collected from participants with early, untreated Parkinson’s disease.…

Dietary factors influence the development of Parkinson’s disease

Summary American researchers reviewed several publications investigating the role of environmental factors, including dietary components, in developing Parkinson’s disease. Several of these studies identified important interactions between nutritional factors and the development of Parkinson’s disease. Thus, specific micronutrients can modulate the risk of Parkinson’s disease and, therefore, could be helpful as new therapeutic approaches. More…

Combined omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E supplementation has favorable effects on Parkinson’s disease

Summary Iranian researchers performed a study to evaluate the effects of a combined supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E on Parkinson’s disease. The clinical trial was conducted with 60 patients randomly assigned into two groups receiving either omega-3 fatty acids plus vitamin E (30 patients) or a placebo (30 patients) for 12 weeks.…

Vitamin D deficiency related to Parkinson’s disease

Summary Vitamin D has various functions in the human body. For instance, it is involved in calcium metabolism and associated with many health conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. Several findings, which are summarized in this review, indicate a relationship between Parkinson’s disease and inadequate vitamin D levels, resulting in brain dysfunction involved in Parkinson’s disease. More…

Benefits of vitamins in the treatment of Parkinson’s

Summary This review, conducted by three Chinese research departments, summarized the biological correlations between vitamins and Parkinson’s disease and the underlying mechanisms and therapeutic potential of vitamins for this disease. Current clinical evidence indicates that proper supplementation of various vitamins can reduce the incidence of Parkinson’s in the general population and improve the clinical symptoms…

Dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins beneficially affects risk of Parkinson’s disease

Summary This study, executed by the University of Osaka, Japan, investigated the relationship between the dietary intake of selected antioxidant vitamins, vegetables, and fruits and the risk of Parkinson’s disease in Japan. 249 patients and 368 people without neurodegenerative diseases participated in this study. Dietary intake was recorded by questionnaires. The results showed that higher…

Vitamin D improves balance control in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Summary Balance problems and falls are major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Two research centers in Oregon, USA, therefore investigated the relationship of vitamin D supplementation on balance control and fall reduction. To this end, balance function and vitamin D concentrations were determined by balance tests and blood analyzes. Vitamin…

Relationship between vitamin D levels, bone condition and Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Summary This Chinese study aimed to determine whether vitamin D levels correlate with the conditions of bones and various symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The study included 182 patients with Parkinson’s disease and 185 healthy people. The scientists detected significantly lower vitamin D levels in patients with Parkinson’s disease than in healthy participants. Furthermore,…

Benefits of antioxidants in the treatment of migraine

Summary Oxidative stress plays a significant role in the development of migraine. Antioxidant micronutrients have therefore been used in migraine treatment and prevention. This review, conducted by three Polish research departments, summarizes studies on micronutrients with antioxidative properties, including vitamin C, curcumin, and coenzyme Q10. The review indicates that several antioxidant micronutrients are a valuable…

Vitamin D deficiency associated with fatigue and low quality of life in MS patients

Summary Vitamin D deficiency is associated with the incidence and prevalence of various neurologic disorders, including multiple sclerosis. This Turkish study aimed to assess the relationship of vitamin D deficiency with health-related quality of life and fatigue in MS patients. Therefore, vitamin D3 levels were measured in 149 MS patients. Patients with a vitamin D…

Vitamin D levels related to cognitive impairment in patients with MS

Summary This study, executed by the University of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, investigated the relationship between vitamin D levels and the cognitive function of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). 39 patients diagnosed with MS participated in this study. Patient information was collected and evaluated, and vitamin D levels were assessed. The researchers found that patients with…

Low vitamin D levels are linked to depression in people with multiple sclerosis

Summary Depression is common in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This study, conducted by Jordanian research departments, aimed to investigate whether vitamin D levels correlate with depression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The risk of depression, vitamin D blood levels, and disability status were evaluated during the investigation. 88 patients were enrolled, of which more…

Dietary supplements control multiple sclerosis symptoms and relapses

Summary This review, conducted by research departments in Greece, aimed to evaluate studies on the potential beneficial effects of dietary supplements to control symptoms and relapses in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Clinical trials showed that nutritional status and supplementation are potential factors affecting the risk and progression of the disease. A high prevalence of vitamin…

Coenzyme Q10 supplementation ameliorates inflammation in patients with MS

Summary Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with inflammatory processes. This Iranian study investigated the effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on inflammatory and anti-inflammatory parameters in patients with MS. In the study, 48 MS patients were divided into a placebo group or a supplementation receiving 500 mg of coenzyme Q10 daily. After 12 weeks, the researchers…

Multiple sclerosis: Increased vitamin D levels are associated with lower rates of new lesions

Summary This study, conducted by North American and European research departments, aimed to assess the association between vitamin D levels and multiple sclerosis (MS) development. In MS, the body mistakenly attacks the protective layer around the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. These damaged areas are called lesions. Low vitamin D levels have been…

A well-functioning metabolism for migraine prevention

Summary This review, conducted by the University of Birmingham, UK, summarizes the role of metabolism in the development of migraine and migraine susceptibility. Studies have shown that a well-functioning metabolism is essential in connection with this condition, which is caused by abnormal brain activity. Micronutrients such as magnesium, coenzyme Q10, and vitamin B2 are required…

Vitamin B2 in migraine therapy

Summary This review, conducted by researchers from the Medical University of Tokyo, Japan, explored the effects of vitamin B2 on migraine. Inflammation of the nervous tissue and increased oxidative stress levels play an important role in migraine. Studies have shown that vitamin B2, also named riboflavin, has anti-inflammatory properties and can protect the body against…

Micronutrient combination prevents migraine

Summary This French study investigated whether a micronutrient combination containing, among others, coenzyme Q10 and magnesium is effective in preventing migraine. Adult patients suffering from migraine were administered one tablet of this combination per day for 3 months during the study. Supplementation significantly reduced the number of days with migraine headaches. This decrease was progressive…

Vitamin D reduces fatigue and improves quality of Life in MS patients

Summary Fatigue is one of the most common and disabling multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. However, there is no effective medication for this symptom. Therefore, this Israelian study aimed to evaluate the effect of a specific vitamin D supplement (alfacalcidol) on MS-related fatigue. 158 patients with significant fatigue were included and received the supplement (1µg/day) or…

Micronutrient therapies effective against headaches

Summary Due to the common side effects and financial burden of current treatments, there has been increased research interest in new therapies for headaches. Potential alternative therapies include micronutrients like vitamin B2, coenzyme Q10, magnesium, and vitamin D. An increasing number of high-quality studies on this subject shows that alternative treatments like nutritional supplements are…

Alternative non-pharmaceutical treatments for migraine

Summary This review, conducted by a research department in New York, USA, evaluated the evidence for complementary and alternative therapies (e.g., vitamin and mineral supplements) to prevent migraine, including micronutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B2, and coenzyme Q10. The review shows that alternative non-pharmaceutical treatment options could be used as a replacement or supplementary therapy…

Food supplements in headache prevention

Summary This trial, executed by two Italian research departments, aimed to evaluate and compare various food supplements to prevent headaches. Patients of all ages and with diverse types of headaches were involved. The participants received different combinations of micronutrients, including, among others, magnesium, various B-vitamins, vitamin D, and coenzyme Q10. The results showed that the…

Vitamin B2 in neurological disorders

Summary Researchers from Saudi Arabia studied the role of vitamin B2 in protecting different mechanisms within the nervous system. Studies have shown that vitamin B2 can significantly tackle the developing mechanisms of neurological disorders such as migraine. For instance, it was found that vitamin B2 ameliorates oxidative stress and inflammation of the nervous tissue. Further…

Vitamin D supplementation reduces inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis

Summary Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. Anti-inflammatory drugs are among the medicines used to treat MS. In the present study, an Iranian research department evaluated the effect of high-dose vitamin D on a potent anti-inflammatory cytokine (protein), IL-10, in patients with multiple sclerosis. 94 MS patients were…