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08-15-2012, 11:26 PM | #1 | |||
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Has anyone tried this in bulk powder form? If so, how did you take it?
It is being sold on Amazon in bulk; I like that we can fine tune our meds and skip the Carbidopa for a change with this formulation. I am just not sure if I should mix it with water or buy capsules. Any ideas? Thanks! Laura |
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08-16-2012, 06:23 AM | #2 | ||
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If you just add it to a glass of water, might want to throw in some OJ or something, it's not very tasty on its own |
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08-16-2012, 07:51 AM | #3 | ||
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you can buy it here
http://www.vadikherbs.com/index.php?...roducts_id=662 bought some last year, made me nauseaus, i think i tried a teaspoon with my oatmeal. don't use it. |
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08-16-2012, 08:41 AM | #4 | |||
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I have found that mixing it wiih a little bit of water works best for me..It doesnt taste very good..YUCK!!..But it works wonders for me, and I have quality on time all day when taken with my Stalevo..I take about a half tea spoon full
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"Thanks for this!" says: | moondaughter (08-16-2012), soccertese (08-16-2012) |
08-16-2012, 09:29 AM | #5 | |||
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Laura-
There has been a lot of discussion on this one, so you might want to "search" when you have an afternoon to kill. Things that come to mind in no particular order- 1) Best way to take it is to measure dry powder into empty pill bottle. When needed, add water, cap, and shake. Toss it down like a shot of whiskey. 2) About the warning re staining- amazing stuff! It will stain ceramic instantly. One thing that works is "Oxyngal" stain remover. 3) Like a lot of beans, there is an enzyme that will mess with your GI system if used regularly. Toast it in a low oven to deactivate. 4) Dosage reported in published research is much too high. Experiment. 5) Traditional useage includes as an aphrodisiac. It is. For both genders. As one of our number quipped, she knew something was up when her ex-husband started looking good. Takes about two weeks to max effect. Leave the pizza delivery boy alone unless he's legal. -Rick
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08-16-2012, 09:33 AM | #6 | |||
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MUCUNA POWDER NO BAKES RECIPE for l- dopa
In a medium saucepan MIX: 3/4 C stevia tea //or, water and whatever sweetner you use in it 1/3 C Cocoa Powder (can be part carob powder) 1/4 C powder milk 1/4 C smart balance spread (fake butter) or real butter if you prefer Boil for 3 minutes then quickly add: 1 teas vanilla extract 1/3 C heaping Peanut Butter (I use Smauckers Natural that you stir and keep in fridge) 1/2 C ground old fashioned oats 1/2C mucuna pruiens powder 2 TBS Agave syrup 2 pkts TruVia sweetner 1/4 C ground pumpkin seed 1/4 C ground flax seed meal Mix quickly and form 66 mellon ball size balls @ about 30 mg l-dopa each or 33 balls at approx 60 mg l-dopa each Revise recipe to suit your tast and needs Have fun..... YOU CAN ALSO JUST MIX MUCUNA POWDER WITH MELTED CHOCOLATE...will look for recipe and try to put in this site another day Blessings, Aunt Bean |
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08-16-2012, 08:13 PM | #7 | |||
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Thanks to you all! I was going to search the archives but honestly was hoping a condensed update, and you did not disappoint
Wonder if we can make this a sticky? Laura |
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08-17-2012, 05:28 AM | #8 | ||
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WHO guidelines for assessing quality of herbal medicines with reference to contaminants and residues:
http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/doc...8e/s14878e.pdf |
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08-18-2012, 04:08 AM | #9 | ||
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I can't post links but there's what looks to be a thorough summary of mucuna research on examine.com - look for 'Mucuna Pruriens'
Among other things this says a rat study found that "low dose Mucuna paired with benserazide (peripheral dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor) was able to suppress symptoms associated with Parkinsons while low dose Levodopa + Benserazide was not" Has anyone taken mucuna with benserazide? Also, is it possible to buy mucuna ready roasted? |
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08-18-2012, 01:23 PM | #10 | |||
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[QUOTE=janetah;906725]I can't post links but there's what looks to be a thorough summary of mucuna research on examine.com - look for 'Mucuna Pruriens'
Among other things this says a rat study found that "low dose Mucuna paired with benserazide (peripheral dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor) was able to suppress symptoms associated with Parkinsons while low dose Levodopa + Benserazide was not" Has anyone taken mucuna with benserazide? Also, is it possible to buy mucuna ready roasted?[/QUOTE I get great results with fava juice (juice from the pod only w/o the bean) taken together with low dose sinemet. I was advised by an Aryuvedic doc once that Terrestris Tribulus might assist ldopa uptake in mucuna. regards, md
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