On 29 Jan 00 at 16:10, Michel Margosis wrote: > Should anyone need a justification for feasting on chocolate in any > form, one can now cite the reference in C&EN News. I would venture to > guess that chocolates are likely beneficial to Parkinsonians too ! > Michel > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Researchers have achieved the total synthesis of an anticancer compound > found in grapes, wine, and chocolate that could provide a basis for > neutraceutical claims-assertions that certain foods or extracts promote > better health. Grapes, wine and chocolate you say... hhhmmmmmm..... The Romans weren't known to have cancer or PD were they?? This may raise a little havoc when we try to explain that it's all "therapy" as we frolic about in our togas. regards ........ murray [log in to unmask]