How does drinking coffee impact Parkinson's disease?

It is not clear whether there are any benefits to drinking coffee for people who have already been diagnosed with Parkinson's. Most of the recent research that has come out about coffee has to do with its ability to reduce the risk of developing diseases such as Parkinson's. Once you have already developed Parkinson's, its benefits are debatable.

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Provided it doesn't irritate your stomach, coffee is okay to drink, but you should talk to your physician about any symptoms associated with drinking caffeine (for some people, it can be a bladder irritant or make their tremor worse). Coffee can help if you suffer from daytime sleepiness, but consider having your last cup long before bedtime as caffeine later in the day can interfere with your sleep cycle if you're especially sensitive to it.  Or, choose decaffeinated coffee.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in these Frequently Asked Questions have been sourced by reliable, research-based publications. It is to your discretion whether or not to incorporate the education and awareness as guidance into your wellness journey with Parkinson's. The Parkinson Association of Alabama cannot be held liable for the solutions you try, and you should always consult with medical experts before trying anything new or incorporating new matters into your overall wellness plan.

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Source: 

The Davis Phinney Foundation. Parkinson's Nutrition Q&A. Parkinson's Treatments and Therapies. Every Victory Counts. Page 193. "Manual." Sixth Edition, 2021.

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