Main description:

In this practical scientific guide, Kedar N. Prasad, Ph.D. reveals the latest revolutionary discoveries on the use of antioxidants to treat Parkinson's and Huntington's disease. He details how the proper combinations of vitamin and antioxidant supplements, along with polyphenic compounds such as curcumin and resveratrol, can greatly increase the effectiveness of standard medical treatments for these diseases, slowing the progression of symptoms as well as delaying onset despite family history.
He provides an easy-to-follow daily supplement regimen to target free-radical damage and inflammation and slow the progression of these diseases.
Offering a safe self-help complement to standard medications, this guide provides a truly holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of both Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.

Contents:

Acknowledgments

PREFACE

Why Should You Read This Book?

1 A Closer Look at the Human Brain

2 Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and the Immune System

3 Properties and Functions of Vitamins and Antioxidant Systems

4 Parkinson's Disease: History, Incidence, Cost, and Causes

5 Prevention and Management of Parkinson's Disease with Vitamins and Antioxidants

6 Huntington's Disease: History, Incidence, Cost, and Causes

7 Prevention and Management of Huntington's Disease with Vitamins and Antioxidants

APPENDIX

Values of Recommended Dietary

Allowances (RDA)/Dietary

Reference Intakes (DRI)

Abbreviations and Terminologies

Bibliography

Index

About the Author