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Date sent: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 13:50:16 -0800 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: NILO A SARMIENTO <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: New Kid To: [log in to unmask] > > i tried fava beans....after at least month of use (peaking around 4 > ounces three times a day), and not having experienced any posiitive > effect, i gave it up. but try it, it might work for you. Although fava beans contain some L-DOPA, you have to eat pounds and pounds of them to be equivalent to one pill's worth. Also, there are a certain number of people, usually of Italian or other "Mediterranean" origin, who lack an enzyme which, in conjunction with the intake of fava beans, can develop visual and/or blood problems (called "favism"). Eat fava beans if you like them, but do not rely on them to treat Parkinson's disease. 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.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn