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For protein timing with Parkinson's medications, it's recommended to:

- Eat high-protein foods (meat, fish, cheese, eggs, soy) later in the day when "off" periods may be less concerning
- Take medications at least 30 minutes before or 60 minutes after meals
- Work with a dietitian if you want to make changes to your diet Show Full Answer

For protein timing with Parkinson's medications, it's recommended to:

- Eat high-protein foods (meat, fish, cheese, eggs, soy) later in the day when "off" periods may be less concerning
- Take medications at least 30 minutes before or 60 minutes after meals
- Work with a dietitian if you want to make changes to your diet schedule You can identify "off" periods by:

- Keeping a motor symptom journal to track patterns
- Noticing when symptoms become less controlled
- Monitoring how you feel at different times of day
- Paying attention to changes in your energy levels and mobility

Once you understand your pattern, you can better plan your daily activities around your "on" and "off" periods.

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