Can people with Parkinson's disease eat honey?
Parkinson's disease, also known as paralysis agitans, is a common neurodegenerative disease of the nervous system. Clinically, it is primarily characterized by symptoms such as bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, and resting tremors, as well as non-motor symptoms such as loss of smell. Patients with paralysis agitans also experience autonomic dysfunction, commonly manifesting as constipation due to slowed intestinal peristalsis. These symptoms can appear 10 to 20 years before the motor symptoms and may include lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and increased salivation. For patients with paralysis agitans, consuming honey is beneficial as it can help alleviate constipation by softening the stool and facilitating bowel movements, due to the reduced intestinal motility.
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