For Health Professionals
Supporting People with Parkinson's Through Nutrition
Evidence-based online nutrition programmes and specialist dietitian consultations — designed to complement your clinical care for people living with Parkinson's disease.
Why nutrition matters in Parkinson's care
Nutrition plays a critical but often under-resourced role in Parkinson's disease management. From medication timing and protein interactions to malnutrition risk, bone health, gut dysfunction, and weight changes — the nutritional challenges your patients face are complex and evolving. NutritionPD was built to bridge this gap, providing specialist dietetic support and structured education that complements your clinical care.
- Programmes developed and reviewed by registered dietitians specialising in Parkinson's disease
- Evidence-based content aligned with current clinical guidelines and emerging research
- Structured to support patients between clinical appointments, reducing pressure on your service
- One-to-one dietitian consultations available for patients with more complex nutritional needs
Did you know?
people with Parkinson's are at risk of malnutrition.
the risk of hip fracture in people with Parkinson's compared with people without Parkinson's.
of people with Parkinson's experience gastrointestinal symptoms, many of which are directly influenced by diet.
Our Programmes
Each programme is a self-paced online course covering a specific nutritional challenge in Parkinson's. Patients access video modules, downloadable resources, and dietitian Q&A support.
Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson's
The most evidence-supported dietary pattern for Parkinson's — helping patients adopt it practically and sustainably.
Managing Gut Health
Addressing constipation, gastroparesis, and dysphagia through targeted dietary strategies.
Managing Malnutrition
Preventing unintentional weight loss and nutrient deficiencies in patients at nutritional risk.
Weight Management
Supporting patients managing weight gain or metabolic changes associated with Parkinson's and its treatment.
Bone Health
Reducing fracture risk through evidence-based dietary strategies targeting calcium, vitamin D, and bone-protective nutrients.
Supplements for Parkinson's
Helping patients navigate the complex evidence around vitamins, minerals, and supplements in Parkinson's.
Referral
If you have a person with Parkinson's who would benefit from specialist nutrition support or one of our structured programmes, we'd be happy to hear from you. You can refer directly or direct them to register their interest.
Contact us
Get in touch via our contact form or email to discuss the person with Parkinson;'s needs and which programme or consultation package may be most appropriate.
Patient registers
People with Parkinson's can register their interest and select the relevant programme or consultation package through our secure online platform.
Ongoing support
People with Parkinson's in your clinic receive structured nutrition education and dietitian support, complementing your clinical management.
Research & Evidence
NutritionPD is committed to evidence-based practice. Our programmes are informed by the latest research in Parkinson's nutrition, including the MediPD study — a randomised controlled trial investigating the Mediterranean diet in Parkinson's disease. We welcome collaboration with researchers and clinicians working in this field.
Get in Touch
Whether you want to refer a patient, discuss a collaboration, or find out more about our programmes and dietitian services, we'd love to hear from you.