Velvet bean extract

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Velvet bean extract (synonyms: Kapikachhu Himalaya, Muira puama), a plant used in India as an aphrodisiac, a libido enhancer for both men and women (used in the treatment of infertility). Calming, relaxing and stimulating effect on the nervous system, with the anti-depressant properties. It is a plant, from which for the first time was obtained L-DOPA (direct neurotransmitter dopamine). Also it includes in its composition: serotonin 5-http and bufotenine. Not fully is examined the effect of velvet bean to increase horizontal testosterone and growth hormone, and reduce excessive prolactin levels. In the sports supplementation velvet bean extract used in preparations to stimulate the nervous system. Available at www.muscle-zone.pl.
Dosage: the lack of standards defining use, recommended amounts provided by the manufacturer or customarily recommended in the sports supplementation

L-DOPA

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L-DOPA - an amino acid, commonly called Levodopa, enantiomer of L-dihydroxyphenylalanine, belonging to the group of catecholamines. It is present in the human organism on the pathway of adrenaline biosynthesis. It is produced from tyrosine and is a precursor for subsequent reactions of compounds produced in this chain - dopamine, noradrenaline and adrenaline.

Thanks to the ability to cross blood-brain barrier, it is an incredibly effective supplement as for the promotion of cognitive functions and emotional states. It is conducive to the synthesis of dopamine and therefore it promotes its concentration and effectiveness in the organism. In this way, it positively influences the level of motivation and well-being. Due to the presence of dopamine in the extrapyramidal system, where it is responsible for neuromotor coordination, it is used in the therapy of Parkinson’s disease (the etiology of which consists in disturbing the synthesis of this neurotransmitter).

More globally, supplementation with levodopa may be conducive to the synthesis of subsequent catecholamines on the pathway of their biosynthesis, i.e. noradrenaline and final adrenaline. Therefore, it may demonstrate a stimulating effect.

Supplementation with L-DOPA also positively influences the secretion of testosterone and the human growth hormone. Due to its wide effectiveness in the organism, it may be also effectively used in order to promote sexual functions in men.