Mucuna Pruriens

[j4dx]

I am seeking some further knowledge on using Mucuna Pruriens as part of my daily protocol. Currently I am using 3 grams 98% organic powder extract dissolved into 2 cups of morning coffee. I have also tried using it in yogurt and Lion's Mane (actually quite tasty).

I am practicing self care mostly, with support from my chiro and a naturopathic doctor. I live in a rural area and am not near a hospital. I have never been officially "diagnosed" by a neurologist or been prescribed meds by an MD which I am trying to avoid. I would say I am in an early stage.

If you would be willing to share your experience with Mucuna: amounts, frequency of use, how you consume it and any other helpful hints I would greatly appreciate it.

I am very grateful for this forum and thanks for your support. We're all in this together!

[Despe]

Just like the synthetic med (Sinemet), do not take MP with yogurt as it's high in protein. If you had a doctor, he could prescribe just CARBIDOPA to add it to your MP. That is the recommendation from my husband's MDS at Vanderbilt. Hubby takes Barlowe's 40%, one capsule in the morning and one mid-day in with the addition of CARBIDOPA. Works fine!

[park_bear]

The extracts which contain a high percentage of levodopa tend to cause nausea. One way to avoid this is to use the whole bean powder which contains about 5% levodopa. Requires a lot more to get a dose but avoids and nausea issue without adding carbidopa.

[Turnipbarrow in reply to park_bear]

Is there one you recommend? I am having trouble finding whole bean. I assume it’s a powder . Do you use a scale to measure amount or can teaspoons work? My husband needs 400mg ldopa - he is taking it with lemon juice - no c/l. Thanks for your help!

[park_bear in reply to Turnipbarrow]

Here are a couple of whole bean mucuna powders:

amazon.com/gp/product/B07RY...

amazon.com/gp/product/B00DV...

I would recommend getting a scale, which is inexpensive.

According to this reference: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

"Extracts from authenticated M pruriens seeds were found to contain 2.5% to 3.9% levodopa"

I do not know what they mean by "extracts" in this context, but I believe this is an accurate measurement of the typical concentration of levodopa in mucuna. So you will need 10 to 16 G of mucuna to get 400 mg of levodopa.

[PDTom]

mucunaparkinson.com/

[JeanieBeanie]

My husband has taken 100% organic powder for 12 or more years and does not suffer from nausea with it. I have a 2.5ml, half teaspoon measure spoon. I prepare several at a time putting one of these measures into a sample bottle that I buy on Amazon. I add some diluted juice to take away the taste and store them in the fridge. He takes one of these with his meds. He has had PD 30 years so you may need to experiment with your dosage. It really works.

[Rafafan in reply to JeanieBeanie]

What meds is your husband taking with it? My husband is on madapar and trying to reduce it. Thanks

[JeanieBeanie in reply to Rafafan]

Two sinemet plus about 6 times a day.

[Rafafan in reply to JeanieBeanie]

Thanks Jeanie

[Turnipbarrow in reply to JeanieBeanie]

Hi. What brand powder does your husband use?

[JeanieBeanie in reply to Turnipbarrow]

Natures Root.

[Dior2008]

Visit Mucuna Pruriens fb group. It is a new and helpful group, created by a nice, Dutch woman.

[Dior2008]

I think 3 g mucuna in one go is too much. I take 4 times 400 mg per day with 4 times 62.5 mg Madopar to add the benserazide. I am fine, except for the night since I have difficulty moving in bed (my last mucuna being at 18h30!

[Dior2008 in reply to Dior2008]

Don't put your mucuna in a yogurt. Put it into water! Pwp should avoid dairy products! Can I ask you how long you have had those symptoms?

[j4dx in reply to Dior2008]

First symptom was tremor in right hand and pointer finger about 3 years ago. I have some balance issues and stiffness. My main protocol is daily walking, small weight training, intermittent fasting, organic food and now Mucuna and a few select supplements.

[park_bear in reply to Dior2008]

The concentration of levodopa varies from one mucuna preparation to another. So it is not possible to state accurately whether a particular amount of mucuna is too much or too little without specifying the brand of the preparation.

[Turnipbarrow in reply to Dior2008]

What brand do you use?

[DIY4PD-GBA]

Hi,

I've had good results with the following regimen, 3 X daily.

I take these first thing in the morning, then 2-3 hours after meals. No food or other medications / supplements afterwards for 1 hour.

- (2 capsules) Dopa Mucuna (Now Foods) : provides 120 mg L-Dopa

- Carbidopa : 25 mg

- (2) extra-strength Beano

- L-Theanine : 200 mg (Jarrow)

- Green Tea Extract : 500 mg (Vitacost)

I avoid nausea by drinking strong hot cocoa throughout the day (2 large scoops of Ghirardelli 100% baking cocoa).