MUCUNA PRURIENS: Mucuna Pruriens or "velvet bean" is a bean-like plant. Mucuna pruriens is a creeping vine that can be found growing in India, the Caribbean and tropical areas of Africa. The bean, seed, and hair of the bean pod are used to make natural remedies. Mucuna pruriens contains high levels of naturally occurring Levodopa, which is the precursor to dopamine. Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter that is essential for sleep, memory, mood, mental functions, and calming the nervous system.
MUCUNA PRURIENS BOOSTS SEXUAL WELLNESS: Mucuna Pruriens has occupied an important place among aphrodisiac herbs in India since ancient times. Susruta mentions the use of the seeds as promoters of virility, as does Bhavamisra. It is categorized as visya - a substance that improves sexual vitality and functioning.
MUCUNA PRURIENS PROMOTES POSITIVE MOOD: Research study published in 2013 in the journal "Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine" also evaluated the antidepressant action of Mucuna pruriens seeds and found that Mucuna pruriens does not only affect dopamine. The animal subjects administered the Mucuna pruriens seed extract for two weeks also exhibited increases in two more key neurotransmitters that affect mood: serotonin and norepinephrine. Note: this supplement may suppress depressive symptoms but it does not guarantee solution to the root cause of it.
MUCUNA PRURIENS CAN GIVE A PEP IN YOUR STEP: Who doesn’t need a good bit of motivation every now and then? Believe it or not, some studies have shown that consuming levodopa can actually improve your motivation. How was this measured? Healthy subjects in an MRI study showed increased brain activation related to reward and punishment processing. This bean does wonders and it may rejuvinate your energy!
MUCUNA PRURIENS PROMOTES BETTER BRAIN FUNCTION: Mucuna Pruriens is also especially beneficial to brain health, its primary compound “levadopa” is a precursor to dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline. Whilst dopamine is most commonly associated with pleasure, it actually plays a critical role in muscle control. Levodopa is synthesized in the brain into dopamine.
MUCUNA PRURIENS PROMOTES TESTOSTERONE AVAILABILITY: Velvet beans support the normal function of the male reproductive system, in particular supporting normal levels of male fertility. This appears to be related to the ability of this herb to; increase libido (men and women), increase sperm count, enhance blood circulation to the genitals, strengthen and tone the sexual glands and release bound up testosterone – increasing the level of bio-available testosterone.
MUCUNA PRURIENS MAKES YOU MENTALLY SHARP: As L-DOPA (levodopa) is the main remedy for individuals with cognitive conditions such as Parkinson's, it’s no wonder there are an abundant amount of studies on subjects with this condition. When it comes to mental alertness mucuna pruriens has the ability to induce higher levels of alertness when compared to other remedies.
MUCUNA PRURIENS CAN MANAGE SYMPTOMS: Study found that not only does velvet bean improve semen quality in infertile men, but it also appears to reduce stress, which can contribute to infertility. Sometimes referred to as “nature’s chill pill”, Mucuna Pruriens is a master adaptogen. Adoptogenic herbs contain a unique set of phytonutrients that feed the adrenals, balance hormones and significantly reduce stress levels by lowering cortisol.
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
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