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Parkinson Disease
Caffeine and estrogen affect disease risk in postmenopausal women
March 31st, 2003
Women who consume little or no caffeine, but who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), may reduce their risk of developing Parkinson disease, according to a new study. However, HRT may increase disease risk in women who drink the equivalent of more than five cups of coffee per day. Two large studies have previously shown that increased caffeine intake is associated with a lower risk of Parkinson disease in men. Studies in women, which to date have not factored in use of hormone replacement therapy, have been contradictory and inconclusive. Parkinson disease is less common in women, and some evidence suggests that estrogen may help protect the neurons that...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2003-03-31)
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