Does anyone use Mucuna plus green tea as a source of levadopa.?

[verlaat]

Recently started on 200mg of mucuna 3 times each day plus a cup of green tea with each dose. Early days so far so good.Has anyone tried this in lieu of pills.?

[jeeves19]

Yes, I use it and it’s very effective but I use 98% Mucuna. I use 1/4 teaspoon of each ( mp and green tea).

[Farooqji in reply to jeeves19]

how much is this if measured in grams?

[jeeves19 in reply to Farooqji]

About 65 mg

[Farooqji in reply to jeeves19]

1 ts = 3 to 4 grams. 1/4 ts should be more than 65 mg

[jeeves19 in reply to Farooqji]

Give me a chance to try it out on my scales. I’ll get back to you later.

[jeeves19 in reply to Farooqji]

No. I’ve just weighed it. 0.681g to be precise.

[Farooqji in reply to jeeves19]

Thanks again for clarification. So it's 681 mg.

[jeeves19 in reply to Farooqji]

Yes but there’s probably some variation depending on the fullness of the spoon. But don’t guess by looking at a tablespoon and trying to assess one quarter. Get an actual 1/4 tablespoon measurer and level it off😊

[Binday in reply to jeeves19]

Hi,

How long (in days) did you feel a benefit from your MP & green tea?

I’ve just started so wondered when how many days before it kicks in.

Many thanks

[jeeves19 in reply to Binday]

It kicks in after 20 mins. But you’ve got to find the right dose for you Binday. I tried MP off and on for quite a while and didn’t have any luck. It struck me as a waste of money especially that awful Zandopa from India. I tried 30 mg. No effect. Went up to 50mg. Nothing. Then 65 and all of a sudden I was normal again for 4 hours I was delighted and remain so.

[Kecher in reply to jeeves19]

What brand of Mucuna do you use? What about green tea? How do you take it? Do you put it in something? Thank you for your reply.

[jeeves19 in reply to Kecher]

It’s not really a brand. I get it from Blackburn Distributions here in the UK and it’s 98% strength. I mix it with matcha green tea powder in sparkling water.

[verlaat in reply to jeeves19]

Hi Jeeves19.

The 1/4 teaspoon of 98% Mucuna is that powder from Nutrivita?

and your 1/4 teaspoon of green tea is that leaf tea?

[Vishwa228 in reply to jeeves19]

how u r taking green tea and mucuuna.. combined or individually

[jeeves19 in reply to Vishwa228]

Combined

[Binday]

Yes, I have recently started 1/4 tsp of 40% MP, with matcha green tea, taking MP 3 times a day, the green tea just with the morning dose.

I will increase MP using the 98% in the next week.

Do let me know how you get on

[jeeves19 in reply to Binday]

The 40% might do it, it might not. Everybody is unique. There’s a book btw by a Spanish neurologist Rafael Gonzales. It’s all about MP. I suggest you read this ?

[Binday in reply to jeeves19]

yes, i have read the book. I think i might need to increase the dose, i wondered if it took a few days to a week to work so i was going to stay on lower dose for a few days before increasing. But sounds as though the effects should be more immediate. I understand its very individual but it helps knowing someone else’s experience. Great its working for you!

[jeeves19 in reply to Binday]

Keep in touch if you continue to have problems Binday

[Binday in reply to jeeves19]

Thank you, I just wondered if you waited a few days before increasing dosage? I’m thinking it might take a few days to get into the system? Not sure how soon to increase.

Thanks for your messages

[jeeves19 in reply to Binday]

No I’d go on a daily basis but gradually. Btw I take 1/4 teaspoon not tablespoon.

[Asbhai]

Who is the publisher?How.to get the book?I Also switch over to M P from pramipex an Indian

[verlaat in reply to Asbhai]

google "rafael gonzalez maldonado parkinson on intechopen" and you can download it

[Asbhai]

Sure I will try. Thanks for the message/information.