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Can I give protinex to my 81 yrs old father. He can not walk. Will it improve movement disorder? He is suffering from Parkinson's disease.
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Proteinex can be complimentary to what your dad is taking.By adding a scoop of powder, you are enriching the nutrient store in the body for better re overy or movement.
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Dur to age factor, maximise the nutrient supply by giving soft, easily digestible foods
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Allow him to do small exercises or stretches as per hi s capacity
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Hello dear user,
Sorry for late reply bcz of festival. Yes you can give protinex to your father but the amount should must be limited like one scoop once a day. Parkinson's Disease is non curable but manageable disease so we can manage it's conditions.
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provide him a better environment and balance diet. for more details plz consult me on practo so i ca be able to help you with customized diet and life style behavior.
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thanks for asking your query here. wish you a healthy life ahead. have a nice time.
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Hi.
According to me there is no such harm in giving protinex but just to b on safer side ask your neurologist
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Gud morning pls consult the specific doctor whom u r consulting.
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Hello
Hope you are doing well
Please ask with ur neurologist
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Actually protein x according to me had not show any good results yet
So if you wanting adding any kindly connect with me on practo app for it
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
13 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
You need to consult Neurologist for the concern. For these type of cases, physical examination needs to be done.
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Hope you find this helpful
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Proteinex may be given...but 1 scoop only.Rest please ask neurologist.
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