Clean Coffee & Parkinson’s: What You Should Know

I’ve been digging into the idea of “clean coffee” not just as a buzzword, but as a real tool for wellness. For folks living with Parkinson’s, it turns out that the kind of coffee you drink might matter more than you think.

Clean coffee usually means beans that are organically grown, low-acid, and free from mold, pesticides, and heavy metals. It’s not just about taste it’s about what your body doesn’t have to fight off.

For Parkinson’s patients, caffeine has shown promise in easing motor symptoms, reducing tremors, and even lowering the risk of developing the disease. But here’s the catch: not all coffee is created equal. Contaminants like mycotoxins and synthetic chemicals can add stress to an already vulnerable nervous system. That’s where clean coffee steps in.

Why It Matters: Caffeine boosts dopamine activity, which is crucial for Parkinson’s patients. Lower acidity helps with digestion especially important for those dealing with GERD, which often tags along with Parkinson’s. Fewer toxins means less neurological stress. Clean beans = cleaner fuel.

What to Look For: Organic, single-origin beans (Brazil and Sumatra are great low-acid options) Washed processing methods (less mold risk) Double paper filters when brewing (cuts down on oils and acidity) Skip the plastic gear go glass or stainless steel

This isn’t a cure. But it’s a small, doable shift that respects the body’s limits and supports its strengths. And for those of us who live in the margins whether caregiving, surviving, or advocating it’s one more way to choose intention over convenience.

 

Resources:

• Michael J. Fox Foundation: Caffeine & Parkinson’s
• National Institutes of Health: Coffee Consumption and Risk of Parkinson’s
• Clean Coffee Buying Guide – Purity Coffee
• Parkinson’s Foundation: Nutrition Tips

This article published by Susan Golis, Freelance Writer, blogger, and Content Creator.  AI images created by Susan Golis