How to Increase Cholinesterase in Parkinson's Patients

Cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs are used to treat dementia in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients. Although these drugs can improve cognitive function, they can add to decreased motor control and tremor in Parkinson's patients.

Cholinesterase is produced by red blood cells and the liver. Improving liver function and red blood cell production can increase levels of cholinesterase and promote better muscle control.

Avoiding sources of cholinesterase-inhibitors such as birth control pills and pesticides can increase levels of cholinesterase.

Things You'll Need

• Guidance from a certified nutritionist and doctor
• Access to organic foods market or nutritional supplement store

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Instructions

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  Reduce exposure to cholinesterase-inhibitors by not using cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs if dementia is not present such as birth control pills, avoid exposure to pesticides and avoid other sources that inhibit cholinesterase such as cocaine, codeine and mercury.

  Avoid high manganese foods including collard greens, kale, maple syrup, mustard greens, pineapple, raspberries and romaine lettuce.

• 2

  Eat well. Reduced cholinesterase levels are related to malnutrition and lack of body fat. Your body produces cholinesterase daily but it doesn't kick into overdrive when levels are depleted. It can take up to a month for cholinesterase levels to reach normal levels naturally.

• 3

  Support liver function with nutrients and supplements including alpha-lipoic acid, arginine, burdock, B-vitamins, cysteine, dandelion, liver extract, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), milk thistle, taurine and vitamins A, C and E.

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  Support red blood cell production with nutrients and supplements including copper, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B12 and zinc.