Hi Imark,

I didn't say mucuna contains carbidopa. It probably contains something that works in a similar way, because the mucuna is so effective. If one takes the same dose of L-dopa via mucuna or sinemet, mucuna does a better job.

Please do a search here for older threads regarding mucuna pruriens. There were many articles posted, including the one you posted (it definitely deserves a repost! Also experiences of patients using it.

It does seem to act faster, and sustains its action longer. From articles I read, the risk of dyskinesias remains. It seems that even though mucuna is more effective than sinemet, it doesn't increase dyskinesias compared to sinemet.

I'm going to try mucuna this month. I purchased a good, small, portable electric mixer to bring to work.

HP-200, a formulation made from the seed powder of Mucuna pruriens, contains among other constituents, about 4% L-DOPA. Same as Zandopa, which I purchased from India.