Summary
- Finish researchers found that high caffeine consumption can lead to a decrease in dopamine transporter binding in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
- Caffeine intake did not improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in diagnosed patients.
- The study suggests that while caffeine may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, it has no benefit on dopamine systems in diagnosed patients.
- This research highlights the complex relationship between caffeine consumption and dopamine function in Parkinson’s disease.