Iron and Parkinson's disease: chelators to the rescue?

Cathy W Levenson

Journal: Nutrition reviews 2003;61(9):311-3

PMID: 14552066

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Abstract

The essential metal iron has long been implicated in the neuronal damage associated with Parkinson's disease. Recent findings show that iron chelation may prevent the reductions in dopamine and motor disturbances associated with this disease, and suggest the need to examine the role of dietary iron and the use of metal chelators in neurodegenerative disorders.

Address: Florida State University, Program in Neuroscience, Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4340, USA.

DOI: 10.1301/nr.2003.sept.311-313

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MeSH Terms: Humans, Iron, Iron Chelating Agents, Nerve Degeneration, Neuroprotective Agents, Parkinson Disease