In a message dated 12/01/1999 11:10:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Coffee drinkers should be aware that drinking coffee stimulates the
 production of the amino acid homocystine, which has been implicated as a
 prime cause of atherosclerosis (i.e., plaque build-up on artery walls). >>
At this point the homocysteine level is thought to possibly play some part,
or be some marker, or be unrelated in a cause/effect way---any further
conclusions are premature, but if they fit, go with it and condemn
coffee...there are those asthmatics and those with slight fatigueand others
for whom it is not just 'nasty' but of value in moderation.