Food for Thought - Diet and Your Parkinson's (Virtual)

• Do you wonder if there is an optimal “Parkinson’s diet” you should follow?
• Have questions about interactions between what you eat and your medications?
• Do you experience issues with gut motility and wonder how your diet can help?
• Are you taking or considering the use of dietary supplements?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, or have additional questions about nutrition and Parkinson’s, this is the talk for you!

Celebrate National Nutrition Month by joining us for this informative and practical discussion led by Amanda Bryant, RD CSO LD from OHSU. We guarantee you will leave this talk with actionable information that you can incorporate into your daily meal planning and overall nutrition strategy.

Amanda Bryant is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO), and Licensed Dietitian (LD) with over 16 years of experience specializing in nutrition for digestive diseases. Currently, she practices at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), where she focuses on managing and supporting patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including functional bowel disorders (such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), liver disease, and pancreatic disorders.

Amanda is also a key member of the Parkinson’s-Gastroenterology Movement Disorder multi-disciplinary clinic at OHSU. In this collaborative setting, she works alongside a team of specialists, including a gastroenterologist, neurologist, and physical therapist, to provide comprehensive care to patients with complex movement disorders. She is particularly passionate about the integral role nutrition plays in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions and enhancing patient quality of life.

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