Let’s try a serious Parkinson’s-related post. I haven’t done that in awhile.

I recently got an email from one of the Parkinson’s-related charities that I’ve subscribed to (I can’t remember which one) that talked about a probiotic that has been found to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s. I had to follow a slight maze of links, as the manufacturer of this probiotic was recently bought by another company, and the product name has been changed. The product is currently called Neuralli, with the important ingredient being a probiotic called PS128. Their web site leaves something to be desired, but I was able to order a one-month supply. I don’t remember exactly how long it took to arrive, but it seems to me that it was longer than I had expected.

Once it arrived, it only took a few days before my off periods were less noticeable. I had more energy and less anxiety than I normally do when my levodopa is wearing off. I ran out of the initial supply of Neuralli about a week ago, and my off periods seem to be getting worse again. So I can honestly say that Neuralli seems to help. But it ain’t cheap. That said, I have ordered more; I just hope it gets here before my upcoming Colorado trip.

Here’s the news article.

UPDATE: My second shipment took less than two days – arriving a full week before my trip.