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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
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> 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
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