The two faces of L-dopa. Vitamin B3 against psychosis.

The two faces of the L-dopa.

 

(Note: We do not question the use of levodopa, but seek scientific studies to help us reduce its adverse effects and improve its effectiveness. Always with the guidance of a specialist).

It is always recommended that you consult your doctor. Even more so in the case of vitamin B6 so as not to interfere with the action of levodopa and in the case of B3 to give the right dose that provides all its benefits without adverse effects.

Niacin reduces the side effects of l-dopa medication. Says Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD: [L-dopa becomes] "L-dopamine {which] is oxidized into dopachrome in the brain; this is toxic to cells and is an hallucinogen. Many patients given too much became psychotic. And because it is toxic to brain cells, it also hastens the onset of more degeneration and even death. Therefore it is not surprising that, like adrenochrome, it can cause psychotic reactions. Niacin protects the body against the toxic effect of adrenochrome. For this reason I have used it in conjunction with the l-dopa to protect these patients. The presence of dopachrome (oxidized dopamine) increases the need for niacin, which must be replaced. The other nutrient that is now standard treatment is coenzyme Q10, using up to 1200 milligrams daily." (Foster HD and Hoffer A: The two faces of L-dopa: benefits and adverse side effects in the treatment of Encephalitis lethargica, Parkinson´s disease, multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Medical Hypotheses 62; 177-181:2004.

Studies on vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinic acid) and Parkinson's (from the article on coffee and Parkinson's)

- A diet rich in vitamin B3 reduces the risk of developing the disease (Fall 1992).
- A diet poor in vitamin B3 increases the risk of Parkinson's (Hellenbrand 1996).
- Vitamin B3 produces an improvement in the symptoms of the patients (Kuhn 1993).
- Taken with levodopa, it raises dopamine levels and prolongs its effects longer (Black 1986).

More information:

http://www.doctoryourself.com/parkinson.html

https://parkinsonhereandnow.blogspot.com/2019/11/coffee-and-parkinsons-disease.html