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We are bulk suppliers of Mucuna extracts (L-Dopa), Mucuna powder and Mucuna seeds from India. Our integrated manufacturing project looks after the collection of herb, processing, extraction, packing and marketing. This entire previewing guarantees product quality, as we deal from herb to drug. We develop all our resources through cultivation only, which in long run will save precious natural resources and echo balance. We specialize in Mucuna all grades used in food and pharma industries. We supply Mucuna Pruriens to various traders, manufacturers and distributors of USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Middle East, Australia, South East Asian countries. Demand for Mucuna in the world market is growing as Sports Nutrition Supplement. Mucuna is also popular as a Health supplement for Parkinson's disease, Nervine tonic and Aphrodisiac. Our Mucuna undergoes strict quality control, and is free from any pesticide and heavy metal residue. There is strict microbiological testing to ensure that our Mucuna confirms to WHO standards.
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L-Dopa
Specification Sheet
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SCIENTIFIC NAME : L-Dihydroxyphenylalanine
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INTRODUCTION : Mucuna prurienes also known as Cowhage contains a very powerful neurotransmitter pre-cursor L-Dopa. L-Dopa is a white or slightly cream - coloured, crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol & ether. It is freely soluble in hydrochloric Acid. L-Dopa extracted from Seeds of Mucuna is more effective as drug than the Synthetic Counterpart.
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PHARMACOLOGY : L-Dopa is a powerful GH releaser. Mucuna pruriens is a rich source of L-Dopa as it contains about 15% L-Dopa. Increase in GH levels can have profound effects on lean body mass and fat loss. This would be a great supplement stimulate muscle growth. L-Dopa again has significantly affect on dopamine metabolism in the striatonigral tract. This ability helps improve Parkinsonian symptoms in humans.
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Extraction & Purification of L-Dopa : The process for the extraction and purification of L-dihydroxy phenylalanine from Mucuna Pruriens seeds. In this process the whole seeds were extracted with 1% aqueous acetic acid containing 0.1% sodium sulfite for 6 hrs at 60 Deg. C. The filtered extract was concentrated from 5 liters to 500 ml in a rotary vacuum evaporator at 60 Deg. C. and left in a refrigerator to crystallize. The crystals were recovered by filtration and dried. The product was purified and traces of tyrosine removed. The advantages of this process are elimination of one operation from the previous procedures, easier extract filtration and better purity of product.
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USES :
L-Dopa has been gaining in popularity over the last few years in the natural products market — especially the sports nutrition industry for its stimulating action on Growth Hormone, thereby, increasing muscle mass.
A recent study revealed that the Mucuna improves sexual performance by increasing testosterone level. This study concluded that the effects on mating behavior and sexual performance is due to the androgenic effect of L-Dopa.
Studies in experimental model shows that L-Dopa also helps in the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
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ADVERSE AFFECT OF OVERDOSE : Mild gastric syptoms
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Highlights of Our Product
- ISO 9000 certified manufacturing unit.
- Organic raw material through dedicated farmers and supplier of raw-material.
- cGMP, manufacturing and Good Lab Practice.
- Quality specification, with microbial level less than 300 CFU/g and free from yeast, mold and other contaminants.
- Free from any heavy metal Content.
- Only available in Bulk (minimum quantity 100 Kg)
- Customized and contract manufacturing as per customer requirement.
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