l-dopaPowder - 99% Mucuna Pruriens Extract - Natural Velvet Bean - 2.4oz. - 240 Servings

Whether you're using for parkinsons (instead of sinemet), for pain or just to sleep again?This supplier's Mucuna Prurines is pure and good and strong. ALL the others I tried were gross and not extracts, just 99 percent ground up Mucuna Pruriens beans (15 percent Levadopa only). Seriously? This is pure levadopa extract. If you've tapered off Sinemet and want to try this for faster time to action, longer action, less chance of getting tardive diskinesia? Just a quarter inch on the end of a teaspoon each night. Or up to 3x daily if you need that. What big pharma didn't mention...when they synthesized useless carbidopa, patented sinemet and (unpatentable) pure levadopa powder quietly exited the pharmaceutical market? ? Was that having levadopa (which they could never patent because it's been around for thousands of years) in the periphery? Helps with joint pain. Just never ever, not ever, never take this on less than a full stomach or you'll hurl worse than epicac, then you'll be averse to using it. That happened my first time. Have always taken on a full stomach and always been fine. You can also grow Mucuna Pruriens in even poor dry soil, it grows like a weed - you just need have a trellis for the vines - then make your own extract (read up on ways to do that part though)** (update late 2021) I used this for quite some time, only at some point this year they seem to be getting from a different supplier - no longer granular crystals now more a fluffy powder. I had a less than ideal reaction (got really sick) so am trying other sources but may be back to see about the next batch:)Curious if the mucuna pruriens, in 2022, is a crystalling consistancy like it used to be for the longest, or the more a soft powdery one, please?

The media could not be loaded. Best obey limited dose, don't wanna over dose you been warn trust me. It good herb it medicine to me help me 5% function up. Not use daily but once a while took that medicine it lift 5% function mind. Remember must obey small dose. Please don't over dose it Bad idea don't blame that herbal. Be responsible.

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, despite following the recommended dosage. Don't buy this product.

Having said that I took note of the many comments regarding side effects of too large a dose and taking on an empty stomach. I ordered the smaller metal measuring spoons for precise dosage. I didn't start with the recommended 1/8 tsp. I started with 1/16 tsp. in a fruit drink and meal, (not a snack but a meal). I don't know if my levels were so low that my response to it was fairly quick in a positive way,(a little more alert). I maintained the lower dosage for a week before moving on to the recommended dosage. After 2 weeks I started feeling more tired/sleepy. I did see where another reviewer had the same experience but I wasn't sure if this was the cause. It is truly tasteless and I have tried it in various liquids with no change to the taste just make sure it's well mixed. Considering the price and number of doses the value is near impossible to beat. As for the performance I have no real negatives at this time and will update at a later date regarding the sleepiness issue. IF YOU START OUT SMALL AND TAKE WITH A REAL MEAL you should be fine. Oh, I'm only doing once a day at this time instead of the twice a day. As far as a replacement for Parkinson's treatment meds, that's between you and your healthcare provider. I would not presume to advise on that.

It def works...just like the other commenters have mentioned. I also concur that it ABSOLUTELY wiiiiilll make you feel sick if you do not eat a decent meal prior (I'm talking an actual meal...not a few chips). I did notice that it does make me sleepy. I'm not sure if that's on an individual basis only, but shortly after consuming this, I'll get drowsy and are kinda forced to take a nap. Upon waking, I feel the effects of l-dopa, so it's still useful. Please be aware unless specified by your healthcare professional, this should NOT be consumed on long-term basis. Otherwise, your body stops producing its own dopamine and it could lead to serious issues (like depression). I hope this helps!

Great quality and as advertised

It is an amazing product. I decided to try this product as a natural source of dopamine to treat ADHD. It really help me get focused through the day and my levels of motivation and clarity to keep working on complex tasks. I didn’t have problems to sleep but I suggest take it during the morning. The serving size says 1/8th of a teaspoon. Even this small amount made me really sick and threw up, so be cautious because it is very strong and easily upset the stomach. However, low dosages benefits with the great results.

This is very potent and provides a good price on a per serving basis. However, it can cause distressing symptoms if too large a dose is taken. Follow the recommendations on the label and adjust the dosage based on your experience. Unless you have a medical condition that is treated by this product, you may need less than the recommended dose.