Mucuna Pruriens Extract Powder
by Z Natural Foods · Powder
Supplement facts from the label of Mucuna Pruriens Extract Powder by Z Natural Foods: Calories 0.00 Calorie(s), L-Dopa 105 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0.00 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| └ Calories from Fat | 0.00 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| L-Dopa | 105 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
Formula re: Contains: (15% L-Dopa)
Formula re: Contains: A natural source of L-Dopa, our Mucuna Pruriens Extract Powder is a 15% extract (3:1 ratio) meaning each serving contains a 15% concentration of L-Dopa. L-Dopa in mucuna is a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine in an important brain chemical involved in mood and movement.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested use: Begin by taking 1/4 teaspoon each day and if no negative reactions occur work up to 1 teaspoon daily. Mix with water, juice, yogurt, add to a smoothie, or infuse into a tea. Mucuna may work best when taken together with green tea extract.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: Non GMO Gluten free Chemical free
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan: Vegan
Formula re: Kosher: EarthKosher
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).