Did you know a new study suggests high #caffeine intake can affect dopamine function in Parkinson's patients? This means your usual cup of joe before a diagnostic brain scan (like a DAT scan) could lead to misleading results.
The study found high caffeine consumers showed an 8.3-15.4% greater decrease in #dopamine transporter binding compared to low consumers. While caffeine might not worsen your symptoms, it can temporarily alter the scan's reading.
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