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In this video, Kristin Gustashaw, a registered dietician, discusses nutritional and dietary influences on Parkinson’s.

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0:00 - Introduction
2:57 - Why is nutrition important, as we age?
4:37 - Is there a diet that is better for Parkinson’s?
8:29 - The MIND and DASH diets
17:16 - Red wine and nutrition
19:42 - What is the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist?
21:43 - How do foods, like protein, affect Parkinson’s medications?
26:20 - Why is hydration important?
33:25 - Weight loss and weight gain and Parkinson’s
40:56 - Dairy, fiber, constipation, caffeine, chocolate, and Parkinson’s
46:30 - Organic vs. non-organic foods, chicken, and psyllium
50:09 - Final thoughts and conclusion