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)
Mucuna Pruriens Dosage Guide
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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
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Male fertility | 5g seed powder daily (traditional) or 300-500mg extract | Moderate |
| Mood/dopamine | 300mg standardized extract daily | Emerging |
| Stress/cortisol | 300-600mg extract daily | Moderate |
| Testosterone | 300-600mg extract daily for 3 months | Emerging |
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.
References
- Shukla KK, Mahdi AA, Ahmad MK, et al. (2010). Mucuna pruriens Reduces Stress and Improves the Quality of Semen in Infertile Men. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DOI PubMed
- Katzenschlager R, Evans A, Manson A, et al. (2004). Mucuna pruriens in Parkinson's disease: a double blind clinical and pharmacological study. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. DOI PubMed