Parkinson's Disease: New Vitamin
Parkinson's Disease affects nearly four million people in the world, at this time there is no known cure for the disease. Researchers say Parkinson's disease causes loss of muscle control and gradually worsens overtime. The disease attacks the mitochondria and kills off the nerve cells that produce dopamine. Without dopamine you would not have normal body movements. Thus, dopamine is essential when it comes to having normal control of your muscle movements.
According to a neurologist from the University of California, researchers have found a vitamin that slows the progression of Parkinson's disease. This vitamin is known as coenzyme Q-10. The new vitamin helps the mitochondria rearrangement the electrons. Unlike prescribed drugs that only treat the symptoms, this new vitamin will aid in slowing the progression of the disease. Q-10 being sold as an over the counter dietary supplement, creates less expenses for the patient and makes the......
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