Paola Portrait: “When I think back to how I was just after the diagnosis and how I am today, there is a real difference.”

“My name is Paola, I am 69 years old, I am Italian, and I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2016.”

After the diagnosis, Paola’s life changes gradually and profoundly. She sees her energy decrease, her movements become slower, and her daily activities require an effort that did not exist before. “During the day, energy and fluidity of movement lasted only a short time. I had difficulty carrying out the normal activities of a person,” she recalls.

Pharmacological treatment based on levodopa combined with a peripheral inhibitor, as well as the use of a transdermal dopaminergic agonist, have been part of her daily life for years. However, as is often the case over time, Paola begins to experience fluctuations and “off” periods, especially in the afternoon. “I felt more tired, less autonomous, with less fluidity,” she confides.

Long before Parkinson’s disease entered her life, Paola had already learned to listen to her body. “Before discovering that I had Parkinson’s disease, I suffered from gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, and acidity, until I discovered that I was intolerant to white flour type 00,” Paola explains.

With the help of a naturopath, I eliminated from my diet all the foods that caused me various problems. After the Parkinson’s diagnosis, I continued to follow a healthy diet and, in general, digestion goes well, as long as I do not make exceptions.
 

When she first discovers AtremoPlus, Paola remains cautious

When Paola first reads information about AtremoPlus online, her reaction is far from enthusiastic. “I was skeptical, I did not think it would work,” she says without hesitation. The decision to try it is not immediate. “It took me a year to convince myself.” Today, with almost a year of use behind her, the tone has changed. “Now, I can say that for me, it works.”
 

AtremoPlus then becomes part of her daily routine

She takes it mixed with mashed banana or applesauce. “I tried it with yogurt, but it causes me heartburn,” she specifies.

Taken in mid-morning, the effect is evident. “I immediately notice that it gives me back energy and that it normalizes movements, both in terms of speed and coordination,” Paola tells us.

It is also interesting to note that the duration of the L-Dopa effect has increased.

“I cannot say the same if I take it in the mid-afternoon, in that case it has no effect on me. I also take a vitamin C supplement prescribed by the neurologist, but I have not noticed any synergy. I would say that you need to try it and, if you have doubts about taking the dietary supplement, contact the AtremoPlus team.”

These are very concrete improvements

“What I clearly observe is that since I have been taking AtremoPlus, my autonomy has improved significantly. All the symptoms of the disease have improved. I have more energy, fewer tremors, no more on/off episodes, better fine motor skills and overall motor function, fewer involuntary movements, and greater mental clarity. Mood and sleep have also improved. I no longer have freezing episodes or slowness of movement.”

“In other words, since I have been taking AtremoPlus, I am more autonomous and I am able to accomplish both small and big things that I could no longer do before. It is positive to feel that concentration and mood have also improved, as well as physical health,” she states.

“I remember that shortly after starting AtremoPlus, I was able to walk longer and accomplish more tasks, and that gave me great satisfaction,” Paola recalls.

“These are very concrete improvements. For example, I noticed that I was able to drive again. Before, I had difficulty turning the steering wheel with my left hand, and the same with the clutch, which I could not press properly to change gears. Not very long ago, I went to the seaside and I was able to drive for more than two hours straight,” Paola recalls.
 

Today, Paola has found a balance that suits her

“Trying costs nothing,” says Paola. “I started by buying one bottle of AtremoPlus and taking the minimum dose. Seeing that it worked, I continued by increasing the frequency to twice a day. At the beginning, I took 5 g of AtremoPlus per day, but I decided to increase to 10 g per day.”

“Over time, by testing and adjusting, I found a daily routine that works well for me,” Paola explains.

Her typical day is organized as follows:

• 7:00 am: one modified-release levodopa tablet
• 8:00 am: breakfast
• 10:30 am: AtremoPlus (two scoops, with a banana)
• 12:00 pm: one levodopa tablet
• 1:00 pm: lunch
• 4:00 pm: one levodopa tablet
• 6:30 pm: AtremoPlus (two scoops)

In the morning, the effect is excellent. In the afternoon, however, the 4:00 pm tablet is often not sufficient until 6:00 or 6:30 pm. This is when Paola feels that AtremoPlus gives her back energy and stability, accompanying her until 9:00 pm and beyond.

In the past, she tried to replace the 4:00 p.m. medication dose with AtremoPlus, but without sufficient results. Today, she believes she has found her balance by combining both, taking AtremoPlus at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

For Paola, it is clear: without AtremoPlus, she would not have achieved all these results

“The change is not just a personal perception,” Paola adds. “A friend told me that compared to last year, when I was not yet using AtremoPlus, I have improved a lot.” A friend’s perspective, precisely because it is both close and external, becomes a very valuable mirror.

When she thinks back to the period following the diagnosis and compares it to how she feels today, the difference is obvious. She has understood how fundamental it is to follow a healthy diet adapted to her, therefore personalized. She has also observed that targeted supplementation, with high doses of thiamine, good magnesium, and vitamins C and D, helps her concretely to feel better. “But clearly, without AtremoPlus, I think I would not have achieved all these improvements,” she states.

“At this stage of my journey, I feel the desire to share a message with those who are now at the beginning of the same path. I encourage people living with Parkinson’s disease to keep moving, to stay connected with friends, and not to isolate themselves. Having a purpose in life, something truly worth living for, is essential. For me, finally, faith in God has been fundamental and continues to accompany me every day.”

To conclude, she wishes to say to those who have recently discovered that they are affected by this disease: “not to be afraid and not to lose hope. It is possible to improve the situation and maintain a good quality of life, despite the disease.”