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Mucuna Pruriens

Meaning

Mucuna pruriens is a tropical legume, commonly known as velvet bean, whose seeds are a natural source of L-DOPA (levodopa), the direct precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. In the domain of hormonal health, it is clinically studied for its potential to modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, particularly concerning prolactin and growth hormone secretion. It is often utilized as a natural dopaminergic agent.