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MSNBC has an article about new research suggesting that Arthritis (and presumably AS) may have its origins in the way our body reacts to certain carbohydrates.

Have a look and see what you think. Here's the link:

http://www.msnbc.com/news/797436.asp



made link active, John

Edited by DragonSlayer on 08/22/02 12:26 PM (server time).

Keep your eyes on those Peyer's Patches, boys and girls!

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Best regards,

jcwinnie



Speaking of gags, this is a test!

Hi Adam,

Interesting article, just wondering if it would be beneficial to post it in the main forum as (for the main part) you are 'preaching to the converted' here?!!

Take care,

Jan

GAG was in the news the other day, researchers in Boston I think, announcing that RA could be caused by the body's inability to deal with carbohydrates....I saw this post, and then the very next day it seems, it was in the papers!!

Wow, what if they make a drug that allows us to eat carbs/starch like candy!!!! You should post this in the main forum!!!

Peace
Linc

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