Article re Parkinson's and immune system

[dut]

Immune genes 'key in Parkinson's disease'

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10956490

[T_Mom]

Immune genes 'key in Parkinson's disease'

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10956490

 

 

That is a very interesting article -- Thank you for posting it.

My grandfather had Parkinson's very severely, and I have had chronic inflammation (High CRP levels) for years-- I wonder if we can sign up to get that genetic testing

thanks--

[nevergiveup]

Low vitamin D levels seen in Parkinsons, and in many autoimmune diseases. Dr L said vitamin D is used thoughout the immune system and is critical. She recommends vitamin D for the panda kids. If anyone gives vitamin D, what type do u give and what dosage. We were recommended to take between 1 and 2 thousand mg a day? Thanks for posting the article.

[Johnsmom]

Thanks for posting this. I have a friend who has parkinsons so I will share this with her.

 

Johnsmom

 

 

Immune genes 'key in Parkinson's disease'

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10956490

[dut]

nevergiveup - we do a liquid emulsified vit D. Our pharmacist says if you do this sort you don't have to have it with food, if you do a tablet you need to take it with food and also the emulsion sort is better absorbed. We do 2000 units of the cholecalciferol (sp) which is the D3 I believe. We take it most days...

[T_Mom]

nevergiveup--We give vit D in gel pills form--1000mg a day, with breakfast.

I vary the type, and get it at Wholefoods.