Mucuna pruriens is a tropical legume also known as velvet bean.
Mucuna is also known as the “dopamine bean” since it is a good source of L-Dopa (4 – 7%), from which dopamine is made in the body. The high L-dopa content offers additional benefits to the plant itself: it protects the seeds from insects and pests. Mucuna seeds are also a major source for commercially extracting pure L-dopa, which is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
L-dopa from Mucuna pruriens may have advantages over synthetic L-dopa when given to Parkinson’s patients, as synthetic L-dopa has more side effects in the long term.
Recent research uncovered that mucuna also boosts antioxidants and scavenges free radicals in the whole body.
Reduces Parkinson’s Disease
May Help with Depression
Improves Male Infertility
May Reduces Stress
Protects Against Snake Venom Poisoning
May Improve Sleep
May Fight Parasites
May Help Combat Diabetes
May Be Good for the Skin
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