DEAR DR. GOTT:
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in June 2005. I take Mirapex which is prescribed and co-enzyme Q10 which is not. I read somewhere it was a good over-the-counter for people with Parkinson’s. Could you please comment on this?
DEAR READER:
Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder that results from the loss of brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses. Dopamine is essential for normal functioning of the central nervous system. When the neurons that produce dopamine die, that part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement malfunctions and leads to tremor, rigidity, lack of coordination, sleep disturbances, difficulties with movement, and more.
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