That study compares those that take carbidopa/L-dopa in smaller amounts and greater amounts but does not make a comparison with those not taking carbidopa.

My test was not all that controlled. One day I stopped sinemet and started the protocol. The results were that I felt better, instantly, the very first day. Not perfect but drastically better. That's all that I need for proof. Some people out there might like to hear about things we try. It's anecdotal. Many people don't like anecdotal, I get that. I'm sorry that the protocol rubs you the wrong way. Pharmacies can't bottle up mucuna... it's not a drug, they can't monetize it or else they would. If CHK Nutrition gets out of hand on their prices, that would be a great time for someone else to enter the market and sell the same exact thing. They can do that since no drugs or drug patents are involved.

Unfortunately there is no magic treatment yet in the treatment of Parkinson's. This was a baby step in the right direction for me. It might not work for everyone but it did for me.

Send me your address and I'll mail you the rest of my unused Sinemet. I'll throw in a big bottle of Rytary too. I won't be taking carbidopa.