NOW Foods DOPA Mucuna
NOW Foods DOPA Mucuna is a botanical food supplement in veg capsules containing a standardised extract of mucuna, a bean-producing plant with a long place in traditional Ayurvedic practice.
Key features
- Standardised mucuna extract
- Provides naturally occurring 15% L-Dopa
- L-Dopa is an amino acid compound that the body uses as a building block for dopamine
- Mucuna has been used in India's Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years
- Supplied in Vcaps capsules
Because the extract is standardised, each capsule delivers a consistent percentage of naturally occurring L-Dopa rather than a variable amount from raw plant powder. Speak to your GP or pharmacist before use if you take any prescribed medication.
Available in a tub of 90 vcaps.
Serving information
| Container size | 90 vcaps |
| Serving size | 2 Veg Capsules |
| Servings per container | 45 |
Amounts per serving
| Ingredient | Recommended daily dose (2 Veg Capsules) |
|---|---|
| Mucuna Extract (Mucuna spp.) (Seed) (min. 15% L-Dopa, naturally occurring) | 800 mg |
Ingredients
Mucuna Extract (Mucuna spp.) (Seed) (min. 15% L-Dopa, naturally occurring), cellulose (capsule), bulking agent: cellulose powder, bulking agent: fatty acids and anti-caking agent: magnesium salts of fatty acids. May contain wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Recommended use
Take 1 to 2 capsules with a meal. Best when taken early in the day.
Suitability / allergen information
- May contain wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Allergens are shown in bold in the ingredients.
Warnings and storage
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Keep out of reach of young children. Recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Country of origin: United States of America. Information taken from the UK product label; always read the label on the pack before use.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.