Glucose is your body and brain’s primary fuel source. After we eat, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which enters the bloodstream. Insulin then helps move that glucose into cells where it can be used for energy. When this system works well, energy levels tend to feel steady and predictable.

As we head into the new year, many people feel pressure to set big goals or make sweeping resolutions. But if you're living with Parkinson’s or caring for someone who is, that traditional approach can feel overwhelming, unrealistic or even discouraging at times.

Levodopa is one of the most important medications for Parkinson’s. After you take it, the body converts it into dopamine, which helps with movement and symptom control. It works best when it’s absorbed consistently, and that process can be influenced by protein. This is because protein is made up of amino acids, some of which compete with levodopa for absorption and transport.