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In a message dated 96-04-23 11:28:51 EDT, you write: > >For those not familiar with fava beans, 1 cup of beans or pods contains >approx. the equivilent of one 25/100 standard release Sinemet. . I like fava beans too. They contain approximately 34 % water, 8% protein, 0.5% fat, 26% carbohydrate, traces of fatty acids, 55mg calcium, 290 mg phosphorus, 6mg iron, 1160mg potassium, and traces of vitamins. How is 1 cup of this equivalent to any Sinemet that contains L-dopa and carbodopa? In calories, or therapeutic effect, or that it can exarcebate favism. I like fava beans, and sometimes I think they do not like me. they can provide all the essential amino acids when eaten with with rice. Bon appetit. Michel