Eating protein-rich foods (meat, eggs, fish, etc.) can impact the absorption of levodopa, a commonly prescribed Parkinson’s disease (PD) medication. Current research points to restricting and timing dietary protein intake when taking levodopa and sometimes increasing the dosage of levodopa. In a recent study published in Nature, researchers provide a comprehensive look at the protein and levodopa interaction and highlight some considerations for the current and future needs for PWP. PWP and their caregivers should work with their doctor and dietitians to create a personalized care plan that includes a well-balanced meal plan that takes into account their PD severity, age, gender, ethnicity, GI tract and genetics. “Addressing protein interactions in PWP is not a one size fits all approach. We need to customize the recommendations to fit the person we are treating,” said Carley Rusch, Ph.D., RDN, LDN, former nutrition doctoral student at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological D...