Prevention
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.4
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