Drugs and Active Substances
Substances that are being studied in Parkinson's.
Tanganil and N-Acetyl-L-LeucineAn old, inexpensive amino acid from France that made headlines in 2024. So far it has done nothing for me, but it remains exciting.
LithiumA trace element that might protect nerve cells at low doses. I have been taking it since 2024.
DoxycyclineAn old, inexpensive antibiotic that defuses the toxic protein clumps of Parkinson's in lab studies.
FexofenadineAn over-the-counter allergy drug that was linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's in a large Korean analysis.
TavapadonA new Parkinson's drug that was approved in the USA in September 2026.
PsilocybinThe active ingredient in magic mushrooms. A mental gain for me, no effect on my motor skills. Prohibited in Germany.
IbogaRoot bark from Central Africa that might stimulate a growth factor for nerve cells. With serious risks for the heart.
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)A building block for the body's protective substance glutathione. I am testing it from October 2026.