Edward Thompson wrote on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 11:56 PM:
> The article on sialic acid, which purports to explain the
> probable adverse effects of meat consumption, is somewhat
> misleading (against the backdrop of controlled observations
> regarding these postulated adverse effects).
...
>  one must conclude that the weight of evidence on
> the matter, while not conclusive, IS conclusive that meat is
> NOT the "health hazard" various PhDs have maintained up to now.


Ed,
I agree!
I am aware of the data you've cited, and much more.
I posted the article only because I thought list members in other areas
of the world might find interesting what is appearing in leading media
here in the U.S.
Liza