Growing research evidence reveals that toxins in your environment are the main cause of your Parkinson’s disease.
They’re everywhere—air pollution, cleaning products, industrial fumes.
But a new study in Science Signaling found that a common vitamin (something you probably already have in your kitchen) can protect your brain from damage linked to Parkinson’s disease.
And if you’ve already been diagnosed, this could be even more important.
Researchers studied how manganese, a mineral found in industrial fumes and some drinking water, affects the brain.
Too much manganese leads to Parkinson’s-like symptoms—tremors, muscle stiffness, and thinking problems.
To test this, scientists exposed fruit flies and human nerve cells to manganese. The results?
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• Flies exposed to manganese had movement problems, neuron loss, and shorter lifespans.
• Human nerve cells suffered major damage—especially to dopamine-producing cells (the ones affected in Parkinson’s).
• Manganese wrecked mitochondria (the energy factories of cells), making brain cells more vulnerable.
Then they looked for a fix.
Turns out, manganese blocks the body from using biotin (also known as vitamin B7).
So, researchers gave extra biotin to the flies and human nerve cells.
The results were incredible:
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• Motor function improved.
• Neuron loss slowed down.
• Brain cells stayed healthier—even with manganese exposure.
Why does this matter?
Manganese exposure isn’t rare. It’s found in:
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• Welding and steel production fumes
• Some well water in rural areas
• Industrial pollution near factories and mines
• Household products you might be using daily
If you’re at risk—or just want to protect your brain—boost your biotin levels.
Where do you get biotin?
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• Eggs, nuts, seeds, dairy, whole grains, leafy greens, bananas, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes.
• Or take a biotin supplement—it’s widely available.
But here’s the thing—Parkinson’s isn’t just about manganese.
There are multiple environmental and lifestyle triggers—and protecting your brain takes more than one vitamin.
Thousands of readers have slowed, stopped, or even reversed their Parkinson’s symptoms naturally by making a handful of simple lifestyle changes.