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On Sun 13 Oct, David B. Silverman wrote: > I recently saw a posting about Fava Beans. It indicated that fava beans > contain dopamine and may be beneficial. I am sure that this has been a > subject of many postings but am unsure of how to pull together postings or > information on this subject. I am interested in learning about the subject, > including how often and in what manner the fava beans are consumed. Any > information would be greatly appreciated. > I am a caregiver for a 63 year old friend (diagnosed one year ago--with > possible PSP). > The Parkinsons Information Exchange List is a blessing. It gives hope > and enables victims and caregivers to unite and fight back. I personally > telephoned many congressman recently on the Udall bill and am planning even > more activisim. > Thank you all. > David Silverman Hello David, I happened to be at a symposium last week, where someone raised the subject of Fava beans. One specialist said Yes, Fava beans do contain Dopamine BUT - and he held up a standard waste paper basket - you would need to eat this basket full every day, and you would lose an awful lot of friends!! -- Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]