Mucuna Pruriens - Testosterone, Mood, Growth Hormone, Lower Prolactin and Beat a Junk-Food Craving

Mucuna Pruriens or Velvet Bean, is a plant that has high concentrations of levodopa (L-Dopa). The amino acid that is the precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine.  L-Dopa has been shown to inhibit prolactin acting on the pituitary gland.

In addition to the reduction of prolactin, Mucuna Pruriens is an libido booster by increasing the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) which inturn supports the production of testosterone.

Mucuna Pruriens also has supportive serotonin and opioid receptor ligands. This ligands combined with L-Dopa support mood improvements. Low dopamine and mood have also been related to mood related over eating.

As a side note for bodybuilders, prolactin inhibition has been shown to help prevent the dreaded formation of gynecomastia.



Try 100-400mg taken 30-60 minutes before workouts and before bedtime with an upper limit of 1 gram per day. Besure to cycle not taking more that 6 - 8 weeks with 4 weeks off.


Supporting Research:
Antifungal Activity of Mucuna pruriens Seed Extractives and L-dopa.

Ganeshan, Girija; Lokesha, A. N.; Nidiry, Eugene Sebastian J.

Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants (1049-6475)

20110401. Vol.17,Iss.2;p.139-143

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