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June 24, 2025
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Tips and Lifestyle Changes To Improve “Off” Time in Parkinson’s Read Article...
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That didn't answer your question call your Dr's office and a nurse should be able to tell you

June 24, 2025
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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.

June 24, 2025

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