> << I doubt if it has been studied thoroughly, except maybe by the Picower > people who study AGE's >> > Thanks for the name of this group Ellie. I will check on the internet to see > if they have any info about my questions. Their email is institute@picower.edu..They sent me some references to their work which I was able to get at the medical school library, where I do research. Also in August 97, Judy Pokras posted a summary of their work on cooked foods and aging, so it should be in the archives. My best, Ellie