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Mucuna (Mucuna Pruriens), also known as velvet
bean and cowitch, is
an herb used as a minor food crop and medicinal bean in India, West Africa, and
Central America. It is indigenous to India and is a popular medicinal in that
region. It is widespread over most of the subcontinent and can be found in
bushes, hedges and dry-deciduous.
Mucuna can be a very beneficial supplement for
bodybuilders. It
is high in the amino acid L-Dopa which helps maintain healthy cholesterol and
blood sugar levels.
Another benefit of Mucuna, is that it may
increase the production of
HGH (Human Growth Hormone). An increase in HGH levels can increase the body's
ability to build lean muscle and break down fat.
Mucuna has also been shown to have diuretic
effects. It
increases tissue resiliency and improves coordination. Mucuna can also increase
testosterone levels, which in turn can lead to increased muscle mass and
strength.
This
additional finding of a neurorestorative benefit byMucuna pruriens cotyledon powder on the
degenerating dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra may be due to
increased complex-I activity and the presence of NADH and coenzyme Q-10.
Pasted
from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15478206>
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