Table 2.
CHA use in people with PD (N = 70)
| Used for PD | Used for general health | |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins and other supplements | ||
| Multivitamins | 11 (16.2%) | 45 (66.2%) |
| Vitamin D | 11 (16.2%) | 37 (54.4%) |
| Coconut oil | 11 (16.2%) | 14 (20.6%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 9 (13.2%) | 28 (41.2%) |
| Vitamins C and E | 9 (13.2%) | 25 (36.8%) |
| Non-vitamin, non-mineral, natural products (e.g., herbs) | 9 (13.2%) | 12 (17.6%) |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 8 (11.8%) | 13 (19.1%) |
| Diet based therapy (special diet) | 8 (11.8%) | 10 (14.7%) |
| Modalities and Therapies | ||
| Exercise (Spinning/cycling, swimming, rowing, dancing) | 46 (67.6%) | 35 (51.5%) |
| Yoga | 16 (23.5%) | 12 (17.6%) |
| Massage | 15 (22.1%) | 18 (26.5%) |
| Deep breathing exercises | 14 (20.6%) | 10 (14.7%) |
| Prayer | 10 (14.3%) | 20 (29.4%) |
| Meditation | 9 (13.2%) | 10 (14.7%) |
| Tai chi | 8 (11.8%) | 5 (7.4%) |
| Acupuncture | 7 (10.3%) | 5 (7.4%) |
Note: This table presents only top eight supplements and modalities.