Mucuna Extract 400 mg
by Protocol For Life Balance · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Mucuna Extract 400 mg by Protocol For Life Balance: Mucuna Seed Extract 800 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mucuna Seed Extract (L-Dopa) | 800 mg | — | — |
| └ L-Dihydroxyphenylalanine | 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) · Women (not pregnant or lactating) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested usage: Take 2 capsules with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Best when taken early in the day.
Formula re: Contains: How it works: Mucuna is a legume widely used in traditional Ayurvedic herbalism. Mucuna is known to naturally possess the direct dopamine precursor, L-dopa. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps to maintain normal brain and nervous system function and promotes a positive mood. Unlike dopamine, L-dopa can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and can be used by the brain to produce dopamine. This p
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Cautions/Interactions: Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you are taking medications (especially methyldopa, tricyclic antidepressants, or MAOIs) or have a medical condition including a history of melanoma, diabetes, peptic ulcer, liver disease, psychiatric disorder, or cardiovascular disease, or if you are planning to have surgery, consult your healthcar
Precautions re: Children: Keep out of reach of children.
Formulation re: Other: Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Formula re: Contains: 400 mg - Mucuna extract 15% naturally occuring L-dopa
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).