Botanical extract · Velvet bean
Mucuna Pruriens
75 mgIn MyndMed, per daily serving
Supplies L-DOPA, which plays a role in the body's production of dopamine.†
What it is
Mucuna pruriens, commonly called velvet bean, is a food legume in the Fabaceae family and the main natural source of L-DOPA (3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine). Its beans are also high in protein and starch. In the body, L-DOPA is converted to dopamine by the enzyme aromatic amino acid decarboxylase.†
Where it sits
Drive. Supports the chemistry behind motivation and mental effort.†
Alongside Acetyl L-Carnitine and Bacopa Monnieri.