Food for Thought: The Role of Diet in Managing Parkinson’s Symptoms  

Elderly man with Parkinson's Disease. Image source: Lightfield Studios | Adobe Stock

Written by Dr. Andrew Akhaphong, DCN, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated: April 1, 2026 The National Institutes of Health estimates that about 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, though the true number may be higher due to underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis. Most individuals receive a diagnosis at age 60 […]