About the productDetails| Dietary Supplement Disclaimer | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Dynamic Technical Formulations |
| Age Warning | No |
| Ingredients | Mucuna Pruriens Powder Extract |
| Region Of Origin | US |
DescriptionHere's a breakdown of what L-DOPA does:·Precursor to Dopamine:Parkinson's disease is characterized by a deficiency of dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for movement control.L-DOPA is a precursor to dopamine, meaning it's converted into dopamine in the body.·Crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier:Dopamine itself cannot cross the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain from harmful substances.L-DOPA, however, can cross this barrier and enter the brain.·Restoring Dopamine Levels:Once in the brain, L-DOPA is converted into dopamine by an enzyme called dopa decarboxylase (also known as aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase or AADC).This newly produced dopamine helps replenish the depleted dopamine levels in the brain, improving motor function.·Improving Motor Symptoms:By increasing dopamine levels, L-DOPA helps to alleviate the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, stiffness, slow movements (bradykinesia), and difficulty with balance.·Usually Combined with Carbidopa:To ensure that sufficient L-DOPA reaches the brain, it is often combined with carbidopa, a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor.Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of L-DOPA in the bloodstream before it can cross the blood-brain barrier, maximizing its effectiveness