Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, afflicting more than 6 million patients around the world.
Around 20 genetic defects have already been linked to the disease, but researchers don’t understand the function of many of these genes.
In a recent study, scientists have discovered that a defect in a gene (ATP13A2) causes cell death.
When this happens in the part of the brain that controls body movement, it can lead to Parkinson’s disease.
This Health & Medicine Lab video talks about whether niacin supplementation could improve Parkinson’s symptoms.
If you care about Parkinson’s, please read studies that gut inflammation may initiate Parkinson’s disease, and this stuff in berries may prevent and reverse Parkinson’s disease.
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