the article also states that ..."Researchers suggest that the increased risk
may be due to pesticides or herbicides on the fruit, rather than the fruit
itself. --  No association was found between dietary and supplemental intake
of vitamin C and risk of Parkinson's."...

Dedy
new to the list but not to paleo-eating


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From: "Paleogal" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 2:30 PM
Subject: fruit/parkinsons?


> "Consuming a lot of fruit and fruit drinks may increase your risk of
> Parkinson's disease, according to researchers in Honolulu.
>
> A link between fruit and vitamin C intake and an increased risk of
Parkinson
> 's has been suggested by previous studies, however the studies were not
> confirmed.
>
> The current study involved more than 8,000 participants who were observed
> for 34 years."
>
> http://www.mercola.com/2003/apr/23/fruit.htm