I saw this today on a health link for PD health issues. I know that Fava beans have been suggested on PIENO in the past, but as it didn't apply to my pwp I never looked at what it does. John already knew he said.:) Audrey cg pwp John 58/47/? BEWARE THE FAVA BEAN: This bean contains dopamine and eating more than 1/2 cup of these beans along with a daily dose of the drug levodopa can cause symptoms of a dopamine overdose. The fava bean is primarily used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn