Dopa Mucuna
by NOW · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Dopa Mucuna by NOW: Mucuna extract 800 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mucuna extract (L-Dopa) | 800 mg | — | — |
| └ L-Dopa | 120 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegan · Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Kosher · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 1 to 2 capsules with a meal. Best when taken early in the day.
Formula re: Contains: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that promotes enjoyment and interest in life. With 15% L-Dopa (the immediate precursor of dopamine), NOW Dopa Mucuna helps the body with what it needs to make this important neurotransmitter. Mucuna has been used in the traditional Ayurvedic system in India for thousands of years.
FDA Disclaimer Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: For adults only.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Precautions re: Children: Keep out of reach of children.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).