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Laura and Michael Rogers wrote:
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> My mother in law who has the Parkinsons, was told that she shouldn't take
> cheese.  But she thinks that there is some kinds of cheese she can have.
> Does anyone know what kind they might be?  She thinks they have to very
> mild, but asked me to ask you what kind.  Thank you
> Laura           [log in to unmask]

Laura,
Is your mother using selegiline (Eldepryl)? If so, and her dose is
greater than 10 mg/day she should avoid high-tyramine foods such as aged
cheese. If you'll send me a list of her medications, I can give you a
more accurate answer.
Best regards,
--
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Editor-in-Chief,
"Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus"
Tel: 970-493-6532   Fax: 970-493-6538
http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar
You may wish to contact:
Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States,
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for further information.