Eating Berries May Lower Risk of Parkinson's Disease

New research shows people who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

New findings from a study which involved 49,281 men and 80,336 women show men and women who regularly eat berries may lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in dietary components called flavonoids.  

Flavonoids are found in plants and fruits and are also known collectively as vitamin P and citrin. They can also be found in berry fruits, chocolate, and citrus fruits such as grapefruit.

Researchers gave participants questionnaires and used a database to calculate intake amount of flavonoids. They then analyzed the association between flavonoid intakes and risk of developing Parkinson's disease. They also analyzed consumpt