Could a Brain-Healthy diet help fight ALS and Parkinson's?
NCT ID NCT07625605
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether people with ALS or Parkinson's disease, along with healthy volunteers, could follow the MIND diet — a mix of the Mediterranean and DASH diets thought to protect the brain. Over several weeks, 43 participants received a cookbook, educational materials, and weekly tips. They tracked what they ate and provided stool and blood samples to see how the diet affected their gut bacteria and overall health. The goal was to see if the diet is practical and whether it might improve symptoms or slow disease progression.
What this could mean
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Active substance
MIND diet (a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH diets)
What this could lead to
If the MIND diet proves beneficial, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to help manage symptoms and slow progression of ALS and Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early feasibility study with no control group, so any benefits seen may not be due to the diet. Dietary changes can be hard to maintain long-term.
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Locations
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Gary E Shealy Memorial ALS Clinic
Elizabethton, Tennessee, 37643, United States
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The Cole Center for Parkinson's & Movement Disorders
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37922, United States
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University Neurology
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States