Breakfast drink stops the growing Parkinson’s “pandemic”?

Many folks – maybe even yourself – assume a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis boils down to UNLUCKY genetics… or UNHEALTHY lifestyle habits.

That’s true… but that’s only part of the picture…

Parkinson’s cases around the world have SKYROCKETED a mind-blowing 22% over the past 25 years.

And things have gotten so bad that Parkinson’s is now being dubbed a ‘man-made PANDEMIC.’

Which means even if you’re as healthy as an ox, you need to start paying attention…

And take steps NOW to protect yourself!

Thankfully, partaking in this ‘breakfast’ drink can help give you protection against the disease for years to come.

The connection between COFFEE and Parkinson’s dates back to 1968, where a research study confirmed that coffee drinkers were less likely to develop Parkinson’s than non-coffee drinkers.

More recently, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found that caffeine is a powerful weapon against Parkinson’s… even for folks genetically predisposed to developing the disease.

In other words, even if your genetic makeup puts you at a significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson’s… coffee can STOP IT!

In fact, researchers have found that the risk of developing Parkinson’s PLUMMETS 31% in coffee drinkers compared to non-coffee drinkers.

Coffee has more than 1,000 different compounds, including organic acids, sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids. And according to multiple studies done in the Parkinson’s community, one such fatty acid called Eicosanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamine (EHT) actually provides a biomechanical ‘protective’ mechanism against the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s.

But is all coffee created equal when it comes to protecting yourself against Parkinson’s?

Not exactly.

According to research, dark roasted coffee provides more protection than light roasted. Dark roasted coffee has higher quantities of phenylindanes, which research has found can prevent Parkinson’s.

But what if you’re sensitive to caffeine?

Well, to start, it turns out that caffeinated AND de-caffeinated dark roast both have identical potencies when it comes to stopping Parkinson’s.

If you’re shopping for dark roast coffee, opt for organic, whole bean coffee—which you can easily find at your local grocery store.

This means the beans have gone through less milling and processing, resulting in a more robust, nutrient-dense bean. Plus, grinding whole coffee beans helps intensify the distinct aromas of coffee.

And if you want more bang for your buck, check out our very own Dr. Allan Spreen’s recommendation for making the HEALTHIEST cup of coffee.

To the healing power of coffee,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Parkinson’s Foundation. “Coffee and Parkinson’s: Protection in the Making?” https://www.parkinson.org/blog/science-news/coffee

ScienceDaily. “Drinking coffee may reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s.” https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181105160825.htm

Anderer, John. “Caffeine may protect against Parkinson’s, even among those genetically predisposed.” https://studyfinds.org/caffeine-protects-against-parkinsons/

Benally, Tonie. “Environmental toxins, pesticides to blame for Parkinson’s, but a healthy diet can help stave off this disease.” https://www.food.news/2021-07-09-healthy-diet-can-help-stave-off-parkinsons.html