1. High Vitamin E = Less Parkinson's Disease Risk

Those who have a lot of Vitamin E in their diet also have a significantly lower risk of developing Parkinson's Disease.

2. Vitamin E Rich Foods

Legumes, including peas and chickpeas, have a particularly strong protective effect against Parkinson's Diseases

3. Prevention, Not Cure

However, as far as we know, this effect only applies to preventing Parkinson's Disease, not curing it.

Our Take

This study suggests that a diet rich in Vitamin E may protect against Parkinson's Disease. However, taking supplements themselves may not help.

Data Source

"Use of vitamin supplements and high intake of carotenoids do not appear to reduce the risk of PD. The reduction in risk of PD associated with high dietary vitamin E intake suggests that other constituents of foods rich in vitamin E may be protective. "

Our Take

This study suggested that eating lots of Legumes, including peas and lentils, correlated with a significantly lower risk of Parkinson's Disease. While the study doesn't specifically find benefits for Vitamin E, the high Vitamin E content of these foods supports the link between Vitamin E and Parkinson's Disease.

Data Source

"Though consistent with prior reports of PD protection afforded by legumes, and with speculation on the possible benefits of dietary or supplemental vitamin E in preventing PD, these preliminary data do not conclusively document a beneficial effect of dietary vitamin E on PD occurrence."

Data Source

"We conclude that dietary vitamin E may have a neuroprotective effect attenuating the risk of PD. These results require confirmation in randomized controlled trials."