Eating nicotine-containing produce like peppers, tomatoes may lower Parkinson's risk

[KulrMeStoopid]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162...e-peppers-tomatoes-may-lower-parkinsons-risk/

A new study shows that eating foods that contain naturally-occurring nicotine may be able reduce the risk of Parkinson's Disease.


Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that causes a group of motor system problems. About 50,000 to 60,000 patients are diagnosed with Parkinson's each year, according to the National Parkinson Foundation.

 

[VaperCaper]

So if you smoke - you lower your risk of Parkinsons disease. Only the smoking related disease will likely get you before.

If only there was a safer alternative to smoking that didn't have the same health risks ...

 

[KulrMeStoopid]

So if you smoke - you lower your risk of Parkinsons disease. Only the smoking related disease will likely get you before.

If only there was a safer alternative to smoking that didn't have the same health risks ...

I wonder if ever, we will find one!

 

[Midnight]

Apparently smoking is also said to help with IBS. Something to do with the smooth muscle of the bowel?