Parkinson's disease and MSA - two similar, neurodegenerative disorders - have a common pathological feature: the accumulation of the protein alpha-Synuclein.

Parkinson's disease and MSA  - two similar, neurodegenerative disorders - have a common pathological feature: the accumulation of the protein alpha-Synuclein. 

Tryptophan-rich diet is important in patients susceptible to depression

Tryptophan-rich diet is important in patients susceptible to depression such as certain females during pre and postmenstrual phase, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and drug addiction.

Info source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23306210

Foods to eat and foods to avoid to help prevent Parkinson's disease

Foods to eat and foods to avoid to help prevent Parkinson's disease

There is no known way to prevent Parkinson's disease.

Research has shown that people who eat more fruits and vegetables, high-fiber foods, fish, and omega-3 rich oils (sometimes known as the Mediterranean diet) and who eat less red meat and dairy may have some protection against Parkinson's disease. But the reason for this is still being studied.

Info source: http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/parkinsons-disease-prevention