This Fruit Could Treat Parkinson's... Even Though It Causes Parkinson's Symptoms

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In the 90s, patients displaying symptoms similar to, but not exactly like Parkinson's Disease left doctors scratching their heads. But when they took a look at their patients' diets, they found the culprit in the form of a popular and tasty fruit with a dark secret.

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