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L-DOPA (Levodopa)
RCTMechanism of Action
Direct dopamine precursor — crosses BBB via LAT1 transporter; converted to dopamine by aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase; also precursor to noradrenaline and adrenaline
Research Notes
Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens)Ayurvedic
HP-200 Mucuna extract comparable to synthetic levodopa for Parkinson's in RCT (PMID: 15548480) — faster onset, longer duration, fewer dyskinesias. Improved sperm parameters via HPG axis dopaminergic modulation.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Amino acid / Catecholamine precursor
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L-DOPA (Levodopa)
Amino acid / Catecholamine precursorBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties
Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO
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Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
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