>Levo-dihydoxy-phenylalanine (L-dopa), the amino acid precursor
>of dopamine, was first used to treat Parkinson's disease
>(brain catecholamine neurochemistry).
>
>Phenylalanine, I think, is better known as Nutra Sweet.
>
>Has there ever been a discussion about this artificial sweetener in PD
>diet--good or bad?
>
>Time to go mine the archives?
YES__Many times---happy mining!
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
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