Mucuna Pruriens Extract Capsules - Dopamine Boosting Supplement - 210 Count, 1,000mg Per Serving, 20% (from Velvet Bean) (for Mood and Motivation Support) Third Party Tested by Double Wood

I’m trying to figure out where to begin because I don’t want to sound like just another positive review and I want people to really believe what I’m writing. I am married with young kids in my late 30‘s with a career in law and like everyone else who uses opioids, I thought I could get away with 5 months of OxyContin use. All of the partying starts somewhere right and no one intends to get addicted. I really want people who are struggling or know someone struggling to believe in the power of Mucuna Puriens. I’ve never tried the velvet bean before so no experience with other brands but this stuff is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. The first day off was horrible and I had the usual “dope sick” symptoms (bad muscle aches and pain specifically in legs, RLS, irritability, anxiety, diarrhea, blurred vision, etc). Then I remembered I bought this stuff and the game totally changed. I took two of these capsules accompanied with a gabapentin for the leg pain and the relief hit me within a half hour. The anxiety has been totally lifted, my mind feels more clear, and I just feel all around less dope sick and way more capable of doing life. I can’t believe they don’t use this stuff in recovery centers. PLEASE TRY THIS STUFF it can save your life or your loved ones life. Note: I’ve also been using vitamins and supplements in high amounts such as magnesium, zinc, Ashwaganda, turmeric and curcumin, D3, K2, all the B vitamins, L-theanine, fish oil supplement, and a few others. This is NOT paid and I’m a “normal” individual who made a boo-boo in 2022. Freedom is attainable you guys please believe in the power of mucuna puriens specifically this brand because it sure worked for me. Peace and love! Make 2023 count!

So I have taken a similar supplement by another vendor in the past with good results, but let me tell you, this supplement is MUCH BETTER.I take it first thing in the morning and it definitely works best on an empty stomach (as detailed on the supplement directions). I notice an immediate boost in my overall motivation. It puts me in a good mood right away and it seems to increase my mental drive to go do a physical work out or one of my physically stimulating hobbies (surfing/hockey).It also has a very significant effect on my ability to focus on my computer when performing my day to day monotonous tasks. This is something I struggle with regularly and this supplement seems to hone my vision in on the computer while helping me to block out mental distractions. It seems it gives me more patience to complete tasks, if that makes sense.One other note: I'm not sure if it is supposed to do this or not but it also seems to increase my libido.Overall: I recommend giving this item a try, especially if you have tried similar dopamine stimulating products and were not happy with the results. Personally, I have tried both N-Acetyl Tyrosine and L-Tyrosine and I can tell you that this product works way better than both of them!

Use this supplement with CAUTION. I'd give it 5 stars for potency/quality, but maybe 3 stars for general use as it is too strong for me.Mucuna Pruriens contains natural L-Dopa, and these capsules are standardized to 20% (thus 500 mg x 0.20 = 100 mg of L-Dopa). That is a therapeutic dose, the medication Sinemet contains 50-200 mg per tablet (depending on the dose). That medicine is used for Parkinson's Disease when people have low dopamine due to neuron impairment and/or death, so they can't make enough.L-Dopa is converted to Dopamine, then Epinephrine, and Norepinephrine. These compounds are called catecholamines, they can increase your heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness. Your body needs them, but you don't want excessive amounts.I tried just ONE capsule (500 mg) in the early morning, empty stomach. Within about 30-45 minutes I felt more awake, but then too stimulated and anxious. My head ached a bit and so did my stomach. I felt 'flying high' through much of the day, although I was more mentally alert, I didn't feel good, almost like a 'tired and wired' feeling. Later when doing some exercise in the evening, it seemed like my heart was beating harder and faster than usual, not a good feeling. It was also harder to wind down and sleep at night.I then waited a few days, and tried 1/2 of a capsule in the early morning (so 250 mg). I have to get up around 5 AM for work, so I am usually in a serious morning fog. I also felt increased alertness, but a bit of brain tingling and some stomach discomfort. I also felt increased heart rate and some pounding? Not good.I can drink a Monster Zero can, it helps improve energy and alertness but doesn't make me anxious or overstimulated.This Mucuna is in a huge bottle, and it must be good potency to elicit this effect. I want alertness in my days, but not anxiety and panic. I also have a history of eye surgery, and L-dopa / mucuna has the potential to increase intraocular pressure (IOP - the pressure inside your eyes), so is not recommended.When you are sleep deprived, stressed out, etc. your dopamine levels can be depleted. Also if you have had addiction problems and took drugs that boost your dopamine, but now are off them, your levels may have tanked and you could crave the drugs again. The supplement L-tyrosine (used by your body to make L-dopa) has also shown promise for addiction medicine, increasing alertness, and helping with low-dopamine states. I have tried that supplement a number of times, it can help but don't take too much or you'll be amped up.I am a healthcare practitioner by trade, and have studied about many medications. This supplement is no joke, I would recommend CAUTION and perhaps only 1/2 capsule, and not even daily. Keep a small notebook and jot down how you feel. This Mucuna supplement is too strong for me for daily use.I am testing it at 1/2 cap every 2-3 days, since it does give me a clearer mind, more energy, and a happier mood.

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