Is red wine good for parkinson’s?

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that causes tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement. While there is no cure for Parkinson’s, there are ways to manage its symptoms. One question that has been asked many times: can red wine help people with Parkinson’s? In this article, we will explore the potential benefits of red wine in managing Parkinson’s and whether it is truly good or bad.

What is Red Wine and How Can It Help People with Parkinson’s?

Red wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes. It contains several substances beneficial to health like flavonoids which are antioxidants that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals in the body (one known fact!).

In addition to flavonoids, resveratrol present in some wines may also provide health benefits (second known & interesting fact!). Studies conducted on animals suggest that resveratrol may have anti-inflammatory properties which might help prevent certain ailments such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease but further researches have shown mixed outcomes though (as always!). So do not rely too much on these research data alone.

As per a few studies carried out over time in human experimentation (don’t worry nobody was hurt!), moderate consumption of red wine (not more than 2 glasses/day) has demonstrated signs of protection towards our brains through possible reductions of inflammation levels and improved cognitive function among others (wow! These expensive term make us smarter than before 😂 ) Could this therefore mean improvements towards diminished symptomatology associated with degenerative conditions like parkinsonism??

Why Might Red Wine Be Effective Against Parkinson’s Symptoms?

Parkinson’s Disease results due to loss or damage suffered by a group neurons contained within the brain particularly those involved at controlling smooth motor functions via productions/secretions neurotransmitters namely dopamine amongst others steroids etc., Dopamine being postulated as “chief offender” responsible for the muscle rigidity, tremors and lack of balance seen in parkinsonism . Such decline can lead to abnormal/malfunctioning electrical signals within said neurons thus interfering with one’s bodily motion control.

This can be where red wine comes into play. Studies have suggested that resveratrol found in red wine may help reduce inflammation and damage to these particular areas destined for dopaminergic function leading in theory anotomically (geez!!) towards a positive effect against symptomatology attributed to Parkinson’s. Resveratrol might promote neuro-protection and influence other important pathways involved within such cell signaling which we very much depend on our day-to-day functioning capacity!

What Are The Positive Effects of Red Wine on People with Parkinson’s?

Although there is no conclusive evidence or concrete data championing the benefits or superiority​ of using
red wine as a preventative measure against developing/preserving symptomatic progression associated with parkinsonism; however Some various research studies conducted over time as published by National Institutes of Health’s National Library Of Medicine indicates potential physical advancements when it comes specifically towards symptoms reduction through consumption at moderate levels.

Improved Motor Function

Taking aside all medical jargon 🤦‍♀️ Red wine polyphenols have displayed production-induction effects upon activating certain proteins/enzymes like Sirtuins 1 (SIRT1) Hence its administration/regular intake (we are not asking anyone to start guzzling here) has demonstrated a possible improvement in brain function particularly those related motor functions leading possibly eventually reducing severity levels witnessed amongst people affected with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s.

A human study was conducted some years back involving 66 patients affected by early-stage Parkinsons; they were asked either drink some grape extract containing high concentration levels flavanol /carry out moderately intense treadmill exercise routines /a combination of both but incorporating a ^little nudge for the ‘red wine club’… 30 out of the 66 people involved in this pilot cohort were asked to consumed red grape extract powder containing intensive flavanol dosages (resveratrol levels also found here!).
The results concluded that those who drank more than one glass of red wine daily (or had concentrated red grape extract) demonstrated improved motor function compared to others who only exercised or did nothing.
Isn’t it fascinating how they utilise these creative ways towards running experiments lol.

Neuroprotection

As indicated previously, long term-resveratrol administrated/experimented animal subjects exhibited neuro-protective effects on dopaminergic neurons within the substantia nigra pars compacta This is where in humans brain damages resulting from neuronal death/degeneration are seemingly prevalent leading towards positive conclusions around possible beneficial effect when using alcoholic beverages like wines richly Flavonoid infused/Hoppy⁉️; towards reducing tremors/rigidity as well as gait stooping/imbalance or slowness disorder combined interactions observed amongst us with Parkinson’s disease.

It is believed by experts at the moment that oxidative stress occurrences brought about by free-radicals can trigger off various chronic illnesses and degenerative disorders such as parkinson’s therefore supplements administered providing antioxidant properties could prove helpful to suppressing development and progression attempts especially cognitive and functional decline through a mechanism referred scientifically as apoptosis (just FYI) — a process of removing damaged unrepairable cells from being converted into infected ones spreading further problems.

What Are The Negative Effects of Red Wine?

When discussing alcohol any health benefits should be weighed against potential harms. Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to increased risk for several serious conditions including high blood pressure, liver disease, and certain types of cancer.

In addition too much drinking might negatively affect sleep quality thereupon affecting an individual’s daytime mood driving abilities concentration spans even immune system functioning capacity!

Red wine is no different. As with many foods or beverages the same outcome can also result in excessive daily intakes; For instance, you might hurt yourself by falling down a staircase if carelessly tripping/blacking out after hypnotized drinking sessions (yikes!). Or where one just happens to drive drunk while loaing their faculties e.g slurred speech unsteady balance etc.

As such moderation remains key when it comes to consuming red wine and all other alcoholic drinks alike! We strongly suggest that anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease speak to their doctors before incorporating any new food/drink/therapeutic regiment into their prescribed medication routines!

Conclusion

Whilst we can conclude cautiously that Red Wine for moderate consumption may prove beneficial at managing parkinsonian symptoms experienced by patient groups through neuro-protection afforded via flavonoid enriched polyphenol ingestion leading towards possible improved motor function, overall rates long term effects should be weighed against potential negative ramifications of excessive drinking associated so please do not go overboard (remember, moderation is 🗝️).

It will be wise and teachable conclusion to any readers attempting this article though an important caveat was already mentioned earlier: alcoholic behaviours are subjective according as dictated depending on each individual’s capabilities/biosystemic acceptances within adminstering more specificlly high doses whilst maintaining composure levels under check

People with Parkinson’s disease should always consult their doctors/nutritionists/specialised therapists prior walking onto this route seeking for alternative therapies; instigating elaborate healthy nutrition plans individually tailored towards rejuvenation/rehabilitation efforts aimed exclusively around symptom reduction aims in ensuing better quality of life pursuits within healthcare lifestyle demands🤞

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