Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.
Do you find yourself digging through the snack cabinet at night for a cookie or piece of chocolate or downing sugary coffee drinks in the morning? Interestingly, these sugar cravings may be linked to your Parkinson’s disease. Sugar is vital for survival, but consuming too much can negatively affect your health and actually worsen your Parkinson’s symptoms.
Is craving sweets a symptom of Parkinson’s disease? Or is a desire for sugar caused by your medication or your gut microbiome? Let’s dig into seven facts you need to know about sugar and Parkinson’s disease.
