Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Kelly Grant <[log in to unmask]> Subject: aspartame and dopamine To: [log in to unmask] Date sent: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 12:36:24 -0500 > Howdy all...I read an article that talked about how unhealthy aspartame > can be for people and it said that it change's the brain's chemistry and > can cause seizures. It also said that it changes the dopamine level in > the brain and therefore could/does affect people with PD...any thoughts > from the group on this??? the article is to long to post but you can find > it at http://www.aspartamekills.com/ Kelly in Calgary > The Aspartame stuff is a scam. It has been around for years. It is the product of *one person* (not even a scientist). This has been discussed extensively on this List before. Check the Archives. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************