Do you know someone with Parkinson’s Disease? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. About one million people in the US suffer from Parkinson’s disease. It is caused by the death of neurons and nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for movement. When the cells die, it can lead to jerky movements, trouble walking, and difficulty performing day to day tasks. A new study out of University of Tübingen and the Helmholtz Association in Germany may have found a way to halt nerve cell death. The answer is Vitamin B-3. Vitamin B-3 can boost the mitochondria (also known as the powerhouse) in the nerve cells. Scientists still need to perform clinical trials on people, but the research looks promising. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com.
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