Progress and Prospects in Parkinson's Research/Therapy/Neuroprotection/Riboflavin

"Uncorroborated research has found that PD patients are deficient in riboflavin and it is hypothesised that its replacement could confer neuroprotection."

Background
Riboflavin also known as Vitamin B2 is a vital dietary component that is found in dairy foods, yeast, fresh vegetables and offal. It has a role in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

Research
2003

Coimbra and Junqueira detected riboflavin deficiency in 31 consecutive PD outpatients. 25 patients were given enhanced doses of riboflavin for 6 months and they cut red meat from their diet.

At the end of the experiment their mobility rating had increased  from 44% to 71%