Shop

Mucuna Pruriens: A Natural Way to Boost Dopamine and Growth Hormone

Mucuna Pruriens, also called Cowitch or Velvet bean is basically a type of tropical legume. Also known as picapica and cowhage, its other common names, Mucuna Pruriens is one of the infamous traditional Chinese herbs that has several potential benefits. It is basically a flowering plant that often produces seeds, also called the velvet beans. The herb survives as a cultivated plant as well as a wild plant, which depends on the particular region of growth.

Mucuna Pruriens and the Neurotransmitter Link

Mucuna Pruriens is known for its potential neurotransmitter pre-cursor content, which is L-dopa. It has been identified as one of the reputed remedies of Ayurvedic medicine for nervous disorders and some common sexual diseases. Conventionally, Mucuna Pruriens has been used as a hypoglycemic agent, as a carminative and also as hypertensive formula. It contains 40 mg/g of L-dopa of the plant.

The plant (or the seed which is commonly used) contains essential bioactive alkaloids mucunadine, mucucnine, nicotine, pruriendine, mucuadinine and some other essentials like lecithin, venolic, gallic acids, B-sitosterol and lecithin. Studies have revealed that L-dopa helps in reducing blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

L-Dopa, Dopamine and Mucuna Pruriens

L-Dopa is a typical amino acid that gets converted into dopamine. Dopamine, which is a necessary component of the body, is extremely essential for appropriate functioning of human brain. Research has revealed that the body converts tyrosine, the amino acid, into L-Dopa, which further converts itself into dopamine. Without the presence of a neurotransmitter called dopamine that serves a damping effect on the neural transmissions, the muscles tend to tremble and get tensed as well.

Mucuna Pruriens and Human Growth Hormone

Mucuna Pruriens helps in improving the functions of the human growth hormone as well. It is L-dopa that contains a natural secretagogues agent that supports the ability of the body to stimulate natural production of the human growth hormone. The flow of blood in the body carries dopamine into the human brain, and this is how the production of human growth hormone increases. The human growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland.

The increased production of dopamine levels optimizes the release of some other hormones too, including the male testosterone hormone, which leads to an increased sexual libido and an improved sexual drive. This implies for both males as well as females, as it helps in stimulating the growth of muscles and burns fat from the cells.

Other Health Benefits of Mucuna Pruriens

On the whole, Mucuna Pruriens helps in:

• Improving sleep and promoting deep sleep
• Reducing body fat and decreasing fatty cellulite content
• Has anti-aging benefits and improves overall texture of the skin and appearance
• Improves mood
• Enhances sexual performance and libido
• Increases overall energy levels
• Improves the cholesterol profile
• Regenerates the vital organs
• Strengthens the immune system

Because Mucuna Pruriens contains essential neurotransmitter precursors and serotonin, it can positively alter the chemistry of the brain and  the central nervous system.

Supplement Facts:

Ingredients: 10:1 Mucuna Pruriens Extract*

Other Ingredients: None

Container Size: 4 oz. | 114 grams

Serving Size: 1/2 teaspoon which is about 2 grams

Serving Per Container: 57

Directions: Add 1/2 – 1 teaspoon(more or less depending on your taste and experience level) to 8 oz of hot water. Mix and enjoy. This powder can also be added to smoothies, juices, and protein shakes. Lastly, you can just eat the powder right from the bag as it is a pure extract and ready to consume as is.

*This is NOT merely ground up or powdered raw herb. This powder is a CONCENTRATED EXTRACT, this means that the active constituents are extracted from the herb and then concentrated to a 10 to 1 ratio. The ratio means that TEN pounds of whole herb is concentrated down into one pound of extract. This means far more potency and efficacy in less space.