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Ingesta de proteínas y el uso de la levodopa en pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Levodopa is the principal pharmacological treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD); however the protein content in diet may compromise its effectiveness. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of protein intake and the use of levodopa in ambulatory patients with PD. Thirty four PD patients were assessed for protein intake, evaluating the relation energyprotein intake by means of a register. An intake of 1762 kcal/day, 70.9 g of protein/day equivalent to 16.6% of the total energy intake as protein at a level of 1.1 g/kg bw/day. Of all patients, 47.1% took their medications with meals. We conclude that the studied patients consume more protein in their diet than those recommended for PD, with half the sample taking the medications with meals, which may affect the treatment.

Source: LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)

Authors: Fracasso, Bianca de Moraes, Morais, Maite Barcelos, Gomez, Rosane, Hilbig, Arlete, Rabito, Estela Iraci

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Language: English

Topic: Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7120336813

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