Re: New Kid

["Robert A. Fink, M. D." <rafink@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Date sent:              Sun, 29 Dec 2002 13:50:16 -0800
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From:                   NILO A SARMIENTO <nilsarmi@xxxxxxxx>
Subject:                Re: New Kid
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>
> i tried fava beans....after at least month of  use (peaking around 4
> ounces three times a day), and not having experienced any posiitive
> effect, i gave it up. but try it, it might work for you.

Although fava beans contain some L-DOPA, you have to eat pounds and
pounds of them to be equivalent to one pill's worth.

Also, there are a certain number of people, usually of Italian or
other "Mediterranean" origin, who lack an enzyme which, in
conjunction with the intake of fava beans, can develop visual and/or
blood problems (called "favism").

Eat fava beans if you like them, but do not rely on them to treat
Parkinson's disease.


Best,

Bob

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