Thank you for some of your clearest writing thus far on the list, Denis.

It was interesting to hear of some of your historical discoveries, but they
remain fairly obscure IMO. As Peter mentioned just about any new
"discovery" is based on earlier work, and while I doubt that GCB did the
research you did, it doesn't surprise me that someone might say that the
more something is denatured the more addictive it is when describing a
drug, etc. As for your unspecified century-old source I'm sure you have
reasons for keeping it confidential.

Clara Davis deserves special mention and a summary of her findings and life
would be illuminating, if you are so inclined. Most people on this list are
well-aware of the "study" mentioned in Adelle Davis' book about toddlers
given choice of natural foods and selecting a balanced diet from them. The
usual critisicm is that since the foods were all "good ones" any
combination would have resulted in a balanced diet. I think Adelle's report
of her sister's research has made an impact and is still discussed

Cheers,
Kirt