Switch to Mucuna

[JayPwP]

Apologies if this has been asked and answered earlier.

I am looking for a guide to switch from C/L to Green tea/Mucuna.

Is there a method to calculate green tea against equivalent carbidopa doses?

Is brewed green tea better or green tea extract capsule?

Is there any interaction between green tea and vitamin B6, similar to carbidopa?

Is Mucuna+carbidopa better than Mucuna+green tea? Or vice versa?

[Thal]

intechopen.com/chapters/60608

Abstract

Mucuna pruriens is a tropical bean containing large amounts of levodopa and is the most important natural remedy for Parkinson’s disease. Famous neurologists have patented methods of extraction for its advantages over the synthetic forms, Sinemet and Madopar. This natural levodopa is less toxic and has a faster and more lasting effect and can delay the need for pharmaceuticals and combination therapies. Currently, there are many patients with Parkinson’s disease who take Mucuna and spontaneously reduce the dose of conventional drugs and do so behind their doctors’ backs. Mucuna should always be taken under medical supervision

[pdpatient]

I would not recommend switching from carbidopa levodopa to green tea and Mucuna pruriens. Carbidopa levodopa is a prescription medication specifically used to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Green tea and Mucuna pruriens are not going to provide the same level of benefits for Parkinson's symptoms as carbidopa levodopa.

Here are the key differences:

• Carbidopa levodopa directly supplements dopamine levels in the brain. Levodopa is converted to dopamine to compensate for the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in Parkinson's. Green tea and Mucuna pruriens do not provide dopamine in the same way.

• Carbidopa levodopa dosages are carefully titrated for each patient based on their Parkinson's symptoms and progression. Green tea and Mucuna dosages are more general and may not provide adequate symptom relief.

• Carbidopa levodopa has been extensively studied and proven effective for treating Parkinson's motor symptoms like tremor, rigidity and slow movement. There is limited evidence supporting green tea or Mucuna for Parkinson's treatment.

• Parkinson's progresses over time, often requiring higher levodopa doses. Green tea and Mucuna are unlikely to provide a comparable escalation in benefits.

• Side effects from green tea and Mucuna may be unpredictable and could interact with your current Parkinson's medications.

So in summary, for optimal management of your Parkinson's symptoms, I would not recommend stopping or reducing your prescription carbidopa levodopa in favor of green tea and Mucuna pruriens supplements. They are unlikely to provide the same level of relief. However, green tea and Mucuna could potentially be used as complementary or adjunct treatments. I'd recommend discussing any changes to your Parkinson's regimen with your neurologist or movement disorder specialist.

Hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[JayPwP in reply to pdpatient]

Thank you

[Godourtruehealer in reply to JayPwP]

Check this: mucunaparkinson.com/

I understand if you like to get rid of prescription medication in the future with supervision. Alternative and natural remedies are better.

[JayPwP in reply to Godourtruehealer]

Thank you 🙏

Will check