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Mucuna Pruriens Dosage Guide

Evidence:Moderate
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General Dosage

300-600mg standardized seed extract daily (15-30% L-DOPA)

Maximum dose: 600mg standardized extract daily (excessive L-DOPA can cause side effects)

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 300-600mg standardized seed extract daily (15-30% L-DOPA)

Timing: Morning on empty stomach for dopamine effects; with food to reduce nausea

Dosage by Condition

Male fertility
5g seed powder daily (traditional) or 300-500mg extractModerate
Mood/dopamine
300mg standardized extract dailyEmerging
Stress/cortisol
300-600mg extract dailyModerate
Testosterone
300-600mg extract daily for 3 monthsEmerging

Upper limit: 600mg standardized extract daily (excessive L-DOPA can cause side effects)

Timing & Absorption

Morning on empty stomach for dopamine effects; with food to reduce nausea

Can be taken with or without food.

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References

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