Detect PARKINSON’S in 3 minutes?

The debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease slowly build for a long period of time…

And by the time they become noticeable, it’s sometimes TOO LATE.

But, the countless Americans at risk for Parkinson’s could finally get a leg up on facing—and treating—the disease BEFORE it takes hold of your life!

And all you may need is three minutes of your time…

According to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers from the University of Manchester (UK) developed a three-minute swab test to detect Parkinson’s disease.

The study sampled 79 people with Parkinson’s and compared the results with a healthy control group of 71 people.

A cotton swab was used to test the sebum from each participant. Sebum is an oily secretion from sebaceous glands under the skin. It’s linked to the endocrine system and commonly collects on peoples’ backs making the sampling procedure simple and non-invasive.

Altered sebum production is a well-recognized feature of Parkinson’s disease and, by using the swab analysis, the researchers found that sebum can be used as a diagnostic biofluid used to positively identify Parkinson’s in very early stages.

And the earlier you can diagnose Parkinson’s… the earlier you can take steps to limit its damage.

This test is still in the clinical trial phase, but in the meantime, there are ways you can live a full, fruitful life with Parkinson’s.

Take spirulina for example. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that grows in both fresh and saltwater… and is believed to be one of the oldest life forms on Earth

Researchers believe spirulina contains an anti-inflammatory compound called C-phycocyanin (C-PC) that works to combat the inflammatory response linked to Parkinson’s.

Staying active and moving is also proven to be a great way to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

Finally, if you have a history of Parkinson’s in your family, or are beginning to experience Parkinson’s-like symptoms, be sure to have a conversation with your doctor about a treatment plan that works best for you.

To fighting Parkinson’s,

Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert

Sources:

MDLinx. “Parkinson’s breakthrough can diagnose disease from skin swabs in 3 minutes.” https://www.mdlinx.com/news/parkinson-and-8217-s-breakthrough-can-diagnose-disease-from-skin-swabs-in-3-minutes/4mpCppqZbtyAYLaxolP6XI