High-Dose Thiamine: A New Hope for Parkinson's Relief
Our work to date has been on providing relief for the symptoms- motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms involved with Parkinson's- that most neurologists use for their patients to suppress symptoms.
What if a simple vitamin could make a significant difference in managing Parkinson's disease? In this episode of 'Pathways to Parkinson's Relief', Robert Rogers chats with Dr. Antonio Costantini and Marco Colangelo about an intriguing therapy that might just do that. High-dose thiamine, a form of Vitamin B1, has shown promise in alleviating both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's. Dr.
Costantini shares his journey of discovering this treatment while working with a patient suffering from spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2). The results were so remarkable that it led him to explore its potential for Parkinson's disease, revealing unexpected and groundbreaking outcomes. Marco Colangelo joins the discussion to explain how this therapy works on a cellular level, addressing a possible thiamine deficiency in the nervous system.
They also touch on the limitations of conventional treatments and why high-dose thiamine could be a game-changer. If you or someone you care about is dealing with Parkinson's, this episode offers a fresh perspective on managing the condition. Tune in to learn about this lesser-known yet potentially life-changing therapy.