Nutrition therapy interventions for Parkinson's patients may include limiting overall protein intake because:

a. this may improve drug effectiveness.
b. excess ammonia can cross the blood-brain barrier and interrupt the balance of neurotransmitters.
c. moderate to high levels of protein increase the need for pyridoxine.
d. moderate to high levels of protein may lead to kidney stones.


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