The Model Health Show The Root Cause of Parkinson’s Disease & How To Prevent It - With Dr. Ray Dorsey
Aug 18, 2025
Dr. Ray Dorsey, a neurologist and prominent Parkinson’s disease researcher, shares insights from his book, The Parkinson’s Plan. In this discussion, he reveals how environmental factors, especially harmful chemicals like trichloroethylene, contribute to the disease’s rise. Dr. Dorsey outlines three key actions to reduce risk and emphasizes the protective benefits of caffeine and quality sleep for brain health. He advocates for societal changes to combat neurodegenerative diseases and highlights the urgent need for public awareness.
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Environment Drives Parkinson’s Rise
- Parkinson's disease rose rapidly over two centuries, so genes alone can't explain it.
- Environmental factors like chemicals in food, water, and air likely drive the increase.
Mitochondria Are The Common Target
- Chemicals linked to Parkinson's damage mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of cells.
- Genetic causes often damage the same cellular structures, showing a common biological pathway.
Camp Lejeune Contamination Story
- Ray described Camp Lejeune contamination from an ABC dry cleaner that polluted Marine base water with TCE.
- Marines who served there had a 70% increased risk of Parkinson's decades later.
