Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.
If you have Parkinson’s disease, you may be curious about the role of vitamin D in your symptoms and the condition’s progression. “My blood work shows that I am very low on vitamin D. Does this have anything to do with Parkinson’s disease?” asked one MyParkinsonsTeam member.
One 2020 study indicated that “a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has been noted in Parkinson’s disease and also other neurological diseases for at least the past two decades.” But the evidence connecting vitamin D and Parkinson’s symptoms and disease progression is still unclear.
In order to make informed decisions about whether you should add more vitamin D to your diet or take supplements, think about a few key considerations.