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> I virtually eliminated the practice after that (about 1958, when I > was 30 years old; I've survived till 67. In response to you and your > husband's concern that my chemical tasting contributed to the deverlopment > of PD - it cannot be ruled out. A systematic study would have to be done, > and that would be illegal today. Since PD is such a complex disease with > possibly multiple sites of action, your suggestion is important, but it is > not testable.>> Thank you for your explanation, Steven. One wonders if toxicology studies should be done on autopsy on PD patients. It would be interesting to see if there are excess toxins (or heavy metals) present such individuals. ----- Regards Mary Ann