What is Mucuna Pruriens Extract ?
Mucuna Pruriens, also known as Velvet Bean contains a very powerful neurotransmitter pre-cursor L-Dopa. Mucuna pruriens is a reputed remedy of Ayurveda in nervous and sexual diseases. Traditionally, Mucuna pruriens is commonly used as carminative, hypertensive and hypoglycemic agent. Mucuna pruriens has been found to contain L-DOPA, 40 mg/g of the plant. The plant/seeds contain the bioactive alkaloids mucunine, mucunadine, mucuadinine, pruriendine and nicotine, besides B-sitosterol, glutathione, lecithin, oils, venolic and gallic acids. Studies in experimental model show L-Dopa also helps in the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Mucuna has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for diseases such as Parkinson`s Disease. Mucuna has also been proven helpful when treating depression.
L-DopaL-Dopa is an amino acid that converts into dopamine. Dopamine is an essential component of our body and it's required for proper functioning of the brain. Research discovered the body converts the amino acid tyrosine into L-dopa; L-dopa is then converted into dopamine. Without the neurotransmitter dopamine to serve a damping effect on neural transmissions, muscles become tense and tremble. Mucuna pruriens is the best natural source of L-Dopa.
Where will Mucuna Pruriens Extract used to?
Improved sleep (promotes deep sleep)
Reduced bodyfat & decreased cellulite
Decreased wrinkles
Improved skin texture & appearance
Increased bone density and reversal of osteoporosis
Increased lean muscle mass
Improved mood and sense of well-being
Enhanced libido & sexual performance
Increased energy levels
Improved cholestorol profile & regeneration of organs (heart, kidney, liver, lungs)
Dramatically strengthed immune system
Application of Mucuna Pruriens Extract
1 Pharmaceutical
2 Functional food and food additive.
