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Does Vitamin B12 Help People With Parkinsons?

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Harrogate, UK
December 6, 2024
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I'm reading about high dose Thiamine therapy - another Bvitamin. It's still in European trials and the FDA hasn't approved trials here, but it's being tried on PD patients with thiamine deficiency, with 70-85% effectiveness.

December 7, 2024 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I've read a couple of articles recently saying that people with PD may be deficient in a couple of the B vitamins. B2 and B7 (biotin and riboflavin) were the ones mentioned in the most recent article I read.

December 6, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes. My MDS has asked me to take 5,000 mcg daily. Hugs, AnneKristine đź©·

December 6, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Vitamin B12 may help people with Parkinson's disease as it plays a role in the nervous system, including brain and spinal cord function. Deficiencies in B12 have been linked to motor and nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson's. It also supports acetylcholine production, which affects cognitive and physical processes. However Show Full Answer

Vitamin B12 may help people with Parkinson's disease as it plays a role in the nervous system, including brain and spinal cord function. Deficiencies in B12 have been linked to motor and nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson's. It also supports acetylcholine production, which affects cognitive and physical processes. However, consult your healthcare team before starting supplements, as they may interfere with medications. For more, visit url: https://www.MyParkinsonsTeam.com/resources/do-v....

December 6, 2024

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