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[Tilly56]

Does macuna capsuals help with Parkinson

[Hidden]

Capsules did nothing for me. I have better luck dissolving Mucuna Pruriens powder (1/2 teaspoon) in oat milk along with matcha green tea (1/2 teaspoon) and mannitol (1/2 teaspoon). I usually mix dry powders first then add oat milk slowly to avoid clumps. Your dosing of Mucuna and mannitol may be different than mine.

[rescuema in reply to Hidden]

"Capsules did nothing for me."

What percent l-dopa were the capsules?

[Hidden in reply to rescuema]

I tried both 20% and 40% Mucuna pruriens extract.

[rescuema in reply to Hidden]

Did you open those caps or are you using another mucuna powder? It makes sense the green tea helped, as it can have carbidopa/entracapone- like effect.

[Hidden in reply to rescuema]

Not opening capsules. Instead I am using Mucuna Pruriens powder from Nutricost. I purchased it on Amazon.

[rescuema in reply to Hidden]

I see the Nutricost's is 40% l-dopa. I do prefer powder forms over caps since they're often free of binders and additives, and typically more cost effective.

[Hidden in reply to rescuema]

Plus I think it’s the whole bean and not just the extract. Maybe the whole bean has other compounds which also act as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Together there might be a synergistic effect.

[rescuema in reply to Hidden]

It's definitely an extract to have anywhere near the min 40% l-dopa. It still probably contains other beneficial compounds compared to the pure pharma l-dopa.

[Tilly56 in reply to rescuema]

Is it available on the nhs

[rescuema in reply to Tilly56]

I've no clue. Perhaps someone can comment on that but I doubt any healthcare would cover the supplement.

[Tilly56 in reply to rescuema]

What country are you in

[rescuema in reply to Tilly56]

I'm in the USA.

[Tilly56 in reply to rescuema]

Hi nice to meet you,I'm Gerry I'm in Glasgow ,Scotland

[rescuema in reply to Tilly56]

Hey you too! This forum is truly global with participants from all around the world. Some even manage to actively participate through the use of Google Translate.

[dvoranel in reply to Hidden]

Do you know how much l-dopa is in 1/2 teaspoon? How many mg? Also , how long does one dose last? Thank you so much.

[Tilly56 in reply to dvoranel]

Sorry I don't know I take sinnemet

[Rosenmu]

I've been on the capsules for 3.5 years and am very pleased with the results, I am using the 99% ldopa that my Dr compounds for his patients. I started with 250 mg 3 times a day, am now taking 650 mg 2 x a day.

[nv2013 in reply to Rosenmu]

That’s wonderful news! Who is your dr that compounds it for you.

Thank you

[Tilly56 in reply to nv2013]

Think you have the wrong person

[Rosenmu in reply to nv2013]

My Dr is DR Kris Peterson in Hermiston, Oregon, Neuropathic Chiropractor.

[Tmarsella in reply to Rosenmu]

Rosenmu, assume you don't need a prescription for your 99% L-dopa compounding?

[Rosenmu in reply to Tmarsella]

No, I used ldopa online when I ran out from my Dr, it was 99% ldopa too

[JeanieBeanie]

Capsules do not work as well and are more expensive. Ebay uk sells a very good 100% Mucuna Powder called Pure Selva. It is not expensive. Mix a teaspoon in a bit of fizzy drink. The seller is in Nth Yorkshire or Scarborough. It is not available on NHS.