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I really wish it were this simple, and altering your diet was a way to stave off or treat this horrid disease. My grandfather died from Parkinson's and it was terrible watching this man who was strong as a bull - even in his 70s - degenerate into a helpless old man over the course of about 3-4 years.

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Do you mind me asking what diet your grandfather was following?

My father died last year and he had a very bad case of Parkinson's. The diet does fit with the explanation to Parkinson's, although there is also sleep apnea that might have been an even bigger contributor to his Parkinson's development.

Not OP, but my grandfather who died from Parkinson's had two risk factors. Growing up on a farm with pesticides and serving in WW2. Also didn't drink coffee. So you wonder how theses factor are related to diet. Perhaps all associated with "constipation" diets. i.e low in fiber.

Anec-data but my grandpa had Parkinson's as well. WW2 vet, ended up getting a Ph.D in Chemistry and working with fuel additives, plus other interesting stuff. Meticulously planned eating habits, serious coffee drinker.

Interesting, my grandfather also grew up on a farm and served in Korea. Not that sure about his diet, but being from the Midwest I imagine it included lots of carbs and casseroles, probably not enough protein from meats, and certainly not enough fiber.

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