Mucuna pruriens tablets

More about Mucuna pruriens tablets

Looking for the best Mucuna pruriens supplement? Discover the Mucuna pruriens 20% L-Dopa extract by Mattisson. These Mucuna pruriens tablets are made from natural and carefully selected Mucuna pruriens, standardized to 20% L-Dopa for a consistent and reliable product. They are made using only quality plant material, pure, concentrated, and without unnecessary additives.

The brand behind these tablets is Mattisson, a renowned Dutch health and wellness company focused on supporting people’s health and wellbeing with sustainably produced health supplements. You can also explore other Mattisson products in our Healthshop.

Ingredients of Mattisson Mucuna pruriens tablets

Each Mattisson Mucuna pruriens tablet contains 500 mg of Mucuna pruriens extract, standardized to a minimum of 20% L-Dopa, providing 100 mg of L-Dopa per tablet. The formula also contains microcrystalline cellulose (anti-caking agent), rice starch (filling agent), organic rice concentrate (filling agent), and rice bran extract (anti-caking agent).

What is Mucuna pruriens?

Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as velvet bean, is a tropical legume used in some traditional medicines for its high concentration of L-DOPA. Other common names include cowhage, cowitch, monkey tamarind, and lyon bean. It is a fast-growing, pod-bearing climbing plant native to tropical Asia and Africa.

Because of its naturally high L-DOPA content (typically 3–7% of dry weight in the seeds), Mucuna pruriens is often associated with dopamine, sometimes referred to as 'Mucuna pruriens dopamine'. While this association is somewhat oversimplified, L-DOPA is indeed a direct precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine itself cannot effectively cross the blood-brain barrier, so taking dopamine directly would not lead to noticeable effects in the brain. L-DOPA, however, can cross this barrier via amino acid transporters, where it is then converted into dopamine.

Mucuna pruriens uses around the world

Mucuna pruriens is widely used across the tropics, both in agriculture and in traditional medicine. In India, Africa, and Latin America, farmers use it as a fodder crop or to improve soil quality. The plant also has a long history of medicinal uses across different traditions, especially in Ayurvedic practice in India and among indigenous healers in Africa and Central America.

More specifically, different parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine for conditions related to infections, wounds, digestion, and nervous system health, as well as for supporting vitality and reproductive health, or as a natural sexual stimulant. In some tropical regions, it has also been used to treat snake bites or scorpion stings.

What are the benefits of Mucuna pruriens?

Mucuna pruriens is linked to a wide range of potential health benefits, so let's review some of the most commonly discussed ones:

• Mucuna pruriens naturally contains L-DOPA, also known as levodopa, the precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. Because L-DOPA plays a central role in dopamine production, Mucuna pruriens has been the subject of extensive scientific research, including studies exploring its role in supporting healthy nervous system function.
• Researchers have also explored Mucuna pruriens for its potential role in male fertility and reproductive health, with some studies looking at sperm quality and hormonal balance, possibly linked to its antioxidant properties.

Additionally, Mucuna pruriens has been the subject of early-stage research exploring a range of other potential effects. The evidence so far comes mostly from laboratory, animal, or small-sample human studies, and much more research is needed:

• antidepressant-like effects
• immune support
• focus and motivation
• antimicrobial and antifungal activity
• support for blood sugar and cholesterol levels
• antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

How to use Mucuna pruriens tablets?

Mattisson recommends taking 2 Mucuna pruriens tablets, 2 times a day. For better absorption, L-Dopa supplements are often taken either 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, as protein-rich foods can interfere with absorption.

Stop taking the supplement if you experience any side effects. Store in a cool, dry place and keep the container tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Disclaimer: Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have liver or kidney conditions. Always consult a healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a specific medical condition or are taking medications such as Parkinson's disease drugs, MAO inhibitors, antipsychotics, antidepressants, blood pressure medication, or any other treatment, as Mucuna pruriens may interact with these.

Side effects of Mucuna pruriens tablets

Common side effects from Mucuna pruriens tablets may include gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, or nausea, especially at higher doses. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands (RIVM) has also assessed Mucuna pruriens supplements and identified possible concerns regarding effects on the liver, kidneys, reproductive function, and fetal development, although reliable long-term and large-sample safety data is still limited.

In addition, L-DOPA is the active substance used in medicines for Parkinson’s disease and has been studied extensively as a pharmaceutical treatment. The side effects associated with these medicines, such as gastrointestinal symptoms, involuntary movements, and mood or behavioural changes, may also occur when using Mucuna pruriens supplements, especially at higher doses.

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