Hello everybody, so many of you with long experience of using mucuna pruriens, I'd like to know what in your experience would be your top choices of mucuna brands... those most consistent, effective or potent, predictable, side effects, how well it worked in you and whether it gave you any problems or complications, that in your experience are especially worth using and what about them in your view made them (makes them too today, actually too) so preferable. Many thanks!
Seeking Good Brand(s) of Mucuna - Cure Parkinson's
Seeking Good Brand(s) of Mucuna
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I use NOW brand DopaMucuna. It works fine for me when combined with Sinemet. I use 2 DopaMucuna with 1/4 Sinemet 25/100 OR 1 DopaMucuna capsule with 1/2 Sinemet 25/100. Either combination gives me a dosage equal to 1 Sinemet.
If I take full doses of Sinemet it makes me too jittery. I seldom feel that way with DopaMucuna.
I like the convenience of capsules. I tried some of the powdered Mucunas but found them to be extremely strong and could never figure out a dose that was consistent. A few times I overdosed and felt like I was tripping on LSD.
I’ve been diagnosed 10 years and have been taking Mucuna for about 6 years.
do you take the mucuna prurient & sinemet at the same time？
Are you doing this on your own or with the help of a neurologist or movement specialist?
I do this on my own. My movement disorder specialist is aware of this and is fine with it.
How do you know how much to take?
Are there any side effects? Does it help with tremors? Thanks for your help.
My husband uses Clean Mucuna from British Supplements,a company based in Ireland.They do two strengths,he uses the lesser one,dosage is advised at 2 a day.He augments his sinemet dose with one capsule in the afternoon and one at teatime.British supplements don’t use any fillers or binders and send abroad if you are not in the U.K
Okay mack, appreciate it very much! Will see if I can get access to it. Should do, even if you have to have them handle it personally they can get something to the US.
I use mucuna from the NOW brand. Each capsule should contain 60 mg of levodopa. I requested a Certificate of Analysis from the supplier, which showed that each capsule actually contains 75 mg of levodopa
Not bad, pretty much what I was hoping for! Thanks!
I have also used British supplements, I took 2 capsules daily. I found that the Mucuna kicks in quicker than Madopar and lasts longer.
I use a product called DopaBoost made by a nutraceutical company called Designs for Health. I take 1 DopaBoost and 1 Carbadopa/levodopa 25mg/100mg 4 times a day. It’s an excellent product. If you can’t find it online you can order it through me. Designs for Health only sells to Practitoners.
Okay thanks, I will look around and if I can't deal with them directly I'll get back to you. Sounds really promising, let me say. Appreciate it much!
The thing about dopaboost is that includes other ingredients B6, which you’re not supposed to take with carbidopa so I take my dopaboost by itself
I used to use a product called dopa plus by pure encapsulation. When I started on carbidopa levodopa, I was advised to discontinue the dopa plus .how do you know how much of the Dopa Boost to take with the carbidopa levodopa?
are you using a neurologist or movement specialist to determine how much you need? I used to take something called plus and it specifically said in the directions not to use if you’re taking Parkinson medication, please advise.
Hi Smittybear.I see a movement specialist and he knows that I’m taking both the c/l and the dopaboost. I gave him a spec sheet on it.
Join FB group Mucuna Pruriens Parkinson for more info. I DO NOT take C/L and therefore need a higher dose of Mucuna. I started with NOW brand15%levodopa) but it had no effect on me. I use NutriVita Mucuna powder with vitamin C( mixed in a glass of water)and British Supplements Uptake Blend in capsules. Both are standardized to 99% levodopa. Barlowe’s is another brand that you might look into. It is standardized to 40% levodopa. The best way to start is to start with a low dosage and gradually work up. I take 3 doses a day on average approximately 4 hours apart.
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Maybe you can buy the book Mucuna Vademecum, written by Dr Maldonado. It contains very much information, also about brands and different kind of concentration
I use Source Naturals and Protocol for Life Balance
I use Keter Wellness mucuma extract (20% L-dopa) with 140mg of levadopa per capsule). Made in the USA and sold online by Amazon. I've tried other brands (NOW and Doubletree), but this one works the best for me.
Hubby uses 40% MP, Barlowe's, with 1/2 carbidopa, a couple of times/d. With that, he takes low dose of Vitamin C. His on time is 5+ hours.
Each dose is 5 hours up time?
Yes, more or less. Today, He took MP at 10:45 am. He took his second dose at 5:20 pm. Remember, he takes it with carbidopa plus Vitamin C.
Which vitamin C and how much? Chewable? Brand and strength?
It really doesn't matter, chewable, spray, gummy, etc. We usually use liposomal spray, Raw Vitamin C GIVOL, 4 sprays is 1,000 mg. However, all it's required is a low amount Vitamin C, say 250mg after either Sinemet or MP. Vitamin C extends ON time.
Probing a little bit more:
How much Mucuna powder does he take per dose? I will calculate 40% L-Dopa accordingly.
The extract is 650mg X .4 = 260mg of Levodopa. To that, hubby adds either one or 1/2 t carbidopa.
I am using Barlowe's (barlowesherbalelixirs.com/s..., along with C/L, works really well.
Good, thanks!
After years of various Mucuna now stick to Natures Root Powder. We are in Uk.
@all
I saw 15% (std. 50mg L-Dopa) Mucuna on Vitacost. Anybody used it? What's the consensus on its quality?
My late husband used powdered Mucuna from Detox Your Life in the UK. We tried many brands, but theirs was consistently pure and effective. Their customer service is second to none. I hope this helps.
Yes indeed, and thank you!
I am using DopaTropic powder from Biotics Laboratories.
It was recommended to me by my functional neurologist.
Marion........... Too tired to read all responses and brands last night, but If you aren't set in the mucuna world yet, after 12 years in the mucuna lab I can give you some consistency in brands. You already have the Now 60 mg, which are steady.
Source Naturels, 100 mg are my go to capsules and half the time I dissolve it in warm liquid, which I find begins my ON a bit quicker and half the time it helps me with the food issue. If you go with this one, I always buy it when I see a 15-20 % sale. This brings 120 capsules down to $16 from $19.95.
Last but not least, many here use Barlowe's Elixirs, which is 260 mg and has been consistent for years, coming in white and brown. The white works better for me, while others favor the brown. There is something floating around that a recent batch wasn't lasting as long and still current, but I have not noticed or somehow purchased around it.
Happy to help M. Here for any questions, whenever.
MarionP. I hope you dont mind me replying. Max Tomlinson here, CEO of MacuDopa and a naturopathic functional medicine practitioner with 39 years of experience.
Great question! When it comes to Mucuna Pruriens, HPLC standardisation and potency are key, as not all brands provide standardized, reliable levodopa content. Based on experience and feedback from my patients and our customers - the vital standards are:
I would use HPLC standardized extracts (e.g., 30%, or 40% L-dopa content) for predictable dosing.
I would look for zero fillers/additives, ensuring clean absorption without gut irritation.
I would want a delayed-release Night option, helping to smooth out fluctuations and reduce off-times.
Many people report that our MacuDopa (developed for my sister who has YOPD - 10 years in now!) has been particularly useful because of its controlled formulation—designed to mimic the natural dopamine cycle and provide a more steady, lasting effect. It’s often preferred by those looking for fewer peaks and crashes.
I’d love to hear what others have found most effective and why. What’s worked best for you?
I am also happy to offer studies and other advice if you need more. Also happy for you to ignore this!!!!!
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