Drinking tea or coffee could stave off the effects of Parkinson's disease, a new study claims

Your doctor is responsible for putting all three of these together into an EXACT PARKINSON'S PREVENTION PROTOCOL.  Normally you would think that a stroke association would do this once for every doctor and survivor out there. BUT NO, we have fucking failures of stroke associations instead.

How coffee protects against Parkinson’s Aug. 2014  

This from Dec. 2018 suggests this compound for prevention, EHT (Eicosanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamide): Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson's 

 So ask your doctor which one is correct and how much coffee you should be drinking.  You absolutely need this with your risk of Parkinsons.  I'm making a wild leap and assuming your doctor knows of this need. I'm taking no chances and doing 12 cups a day.

The latest here:

Drinking tea or coffee could stave off the effects of Parkinson's disease, a new study claims

Enjoying a regular cuppa is a beloved British pastime - whether you’re in an office or at home.
But a new study has indicated that drinking tea or coffee could stave off the effects of Parkinson's disease.
The degenerative brain condition has been shown in previous research to be less prevalent among people who consumed beverages containing caffeine.
Now scientists at Harvard Medical School have discovered, in findings published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, that caffeine and another compound, urate, had protective properties in humans, after it was shown to help animals.
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Dr Rachit Bakshi, the new study’s lead investigator from the Department of Neurology, said: "Both caffeine and urate possess neuroprotective properties.
"They both have protective properties in animal models of Parkinson's disease, raising the possibility of their disease-slowing potential."
Researchers interviewed 369 individuals with Parkinson's and 197 people without, with their urate and caffeine levels measured.
The scientists found the likelihood of developing the condition decreased significantly with increasing caffeine consumption, adjusting for age, sex and Body Mass Index (BMI).

Compared to those who who drank the least coffee, the prevalence of Parkinson's was over 70% lower in those who drank the most.
The authors have warned that caffeine has yet to be rigorously studied in a long-term Parkinson's disease trial, therefore increasing one's caffeine intake cannot yet be recommended.
Nevertheless, people who currently enjoy caffeine in coffee or tea may take additional pleasure in knowing of its possible potential.
Professor Bas Bloem said: "The strength of this new study relates to the robust approach, including the large and carefully followed cohort of people living with Parkinson's disease and the comprehensive set of outcome measures.

"It is an important basis to further develop future disease-modifying approaches to slow down the decline of this otherwise relentlessly progressive condition.
"Identifying factors that are linked to lower likelihood of Parkinson’s disease, such as caffeine consumption, offer a unique opportunity to understand the disease, and if the link were causal, then possibly to slow the disease."
The condition is a slowly progressive disorder affecting movement, muscle control and balance.
According to Parkinson’s UK, around 145,000 people have been diagnosed with it in the country - or one in 350 adults.
The three main symptoms include tremor, stiffness and slowness of movement.
However, people may also experience other signs, including problems with sleep, as well as memory and mental health issues.

Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson's

Is this enough to get your stroke hospital to finally create a 24 hour coffee station? Or will they DO NOTHING?   Or will they wait for SOMEONE ELSE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM?

I want to know if my 8-10 cups of coffee a day is enough. Simple question.

Your risk of getting Parkinsons here:

Parkinson’s Disease May Have Link to Stroke

 

Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson's

Mon, 12/10/2018 - 2:39pm

by Rutgers University

M. Maral Mouradian of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has found a compound in coffee that when paired with caffiene may help to fight Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. Credit: Steve Hockstein/Harvard Studio

Rutgers scientists have found a compound in coffee that may team up with caffeine to fight Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia - two progressive and currently incurable diseases associated with brain degeneration.
The discovery, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests these two compounds combined may become a therapeutic option to slow brain degeneration.
Lead author M. Maral Mouradian, director of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Institute for Neurological Therapeutics and William Dow Lovett Professor of Neurology, said prior research has shown that drinking coffee may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. While caffeine has traditionally been credited as coffee's special protective agent, coffee beans contain more than a thousand other compounds that are less well known.
The Rutgers study focused on a fatty acid derivative of the neurotransmitter serotonin, called EHT (Eicosanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamide), found in the bean's waxy coating. The researchers found that EHT protects the brains of mice against abnormal protein accumulation associated with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.
In the current research, Mouradian's team asked whether EHT and caffeine could work together for even greater brain protection. They gave mice small doses of caffeine or EHT separately as well as together. Each compound alone was not effective, but when given together they boosted the activity of a catalyst that helps prevent the accumulation of harmful proteins in the brain. This suggests the combination of EHT and caffeine may be able to slow or stop the progression of these diseases. Current treatments address only the symptoms of Parkinson's disease but do not protect against brain degeneration.
Mouradian said further research is needed to determine the proper amounts and ratio of EHT and caffeine required for the protective effect in people.
"EHT is a compound found in various types of coffee but the amount varies. It is important that the appropriate amount and ratio be determined so people don't over-caffeinate themselves, as that can have negative health consequences," she said.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that can lead to shaking, stiffness and difficulty with walking, balance and coordination. Nearly one million people in the United States are living with Parkinson's disease. Lewy body dementia, one of the most common forms of dementia, affects more than one million people in the United States. It causes problems with thinking, behavior, mood, and movement.