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In a message dated 08/25/2000 7:50:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Another point is the pleasure one may get of the action of taking a cup of coffee or doing some sport ones likes , may release dopamine or endorphin and thus postpone or reduce the PD symptoms . >> I think this is probably more like it; endorphins are undoubtedly beneficial. My dad (and mom) drank TONS (I mean like at least a full pot each day) for many, many years. If caffeine does in fact reduce the severity or intensity of PD, I would hate to see what my dad would be like now. I have seen people who were dx'd twenty or more years ago and he is as bad or worse than some of them. Carrie