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My brother (aged 65) has had PD for about 10 years. He and his wife have heard of a drug called Pycnogenol which they have heard has been helpful in improving balance and walking for PD patients. The drug contains pine bark extract, dicalcium phosphate, and microcrystalline cellulose. The manufacturers claim, among other things, that it counteracts the effects of aging through free radical scavenging. This latter sounds a bit like the effects of Melatonin. Anyway, has anyone heard of using Pycnogenol for treating the symptoms of PD? Any information on this would be very much appreciated. Incidentally, many thanks to all of you who contribute to this list. The information is often very helpful, and I have passed along a number of your ideas and experiences to my brother. Thanks NPA ---------------------------------------------------------- Norm Archer Phone 905-525-9140 Ext. 23944 Management Science & FAX 905-521-8995 Information Systems Email [log in to unmask] McMaster University School of Business Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M4 Canada