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Do I need Carbidopa with Mucuna?

Carbidopa is a pharmaceutical compound commonly combined with synthetic L-DOPA in medications such as Sinemet and Madopar. Its main...

Why We’re Raving About the PD Buddy App

PD Buddy , from Good Vibes Technologies, is more than just an app—it’s a thoughtfully designed digital companion making waves in the...

The Role of Nutrition in Supporting Brain Function

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, and its impact on brain function is particularly significant. The brain,...

Understanding How Dopamine Impacts Your Health

Dopamine is often known as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter. This powerful chemical influences various aspects of our health, impacting...

Top 5 Reasons to Use Mucuna pruriens for Parkinson’s

Mucuna pruriens, also known as the velvet bean , has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine — but it’s only in recent years that...

How Supplements Can Help Maintain Healthy Brain Function

Optimise your brain health with MultiDopa In today's fast-paced world, maintaining brain health has become more crucial than ever. With...

Enhancing Parkinson's Management: Combining MacuDopa and Low-Dose Carbidopa

If you’re taking MacuDopa to manage Parkinson’s symptoms, you may have heard about combining it with a very low dose of carbidopa. This...

Supporting Parkinson’s Management with MacuDopa, MultiDopa, and SomniDopa

Our complete PD bundle: MacuDopa Day & Night, MultiDopa and SomniDopa Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) involves managing both motor...

3 Simple tips to optimise nutrition in Parkinson's

Here are three evidence-based tips to enhance nutrition for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, focusing on common challenges and...

Why You Should Avoid a Big Protein Meal with MacuDopa

If you're taking MacuDopa (a natural levodopa supplement derived from Mucuna pruriens ), it's important to time your protein intake...

The Best Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease: Keep It Simple, Keep It Strong

The Best Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease: Keep It Simple, Keep It Strong When it comes to managing Parkinson’s Disease (PD), exercise...

The Promising Role of Curcumin in Parkinson's Disease: A Natural Approach

In the realm of alternative medicine, curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric, has garnered significant attention for its...

Using MacuDopa as a Top-Up between meds

Using MacuDopa as a Top-Up for Parkinson’s Disease Symptom Management For individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), maintaining a...

MacuDopa: Supporting Dopamine Health in Young Adults Affected by Gaming and Social Media

The excessive use of gaming and social media is increasingly linked to negative effects on brain health, particularly within dopamine...

MacuDopa: A Natural Approach to ADHD Support?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by symptoms of inattention,...

Why do some PD patients have such bad dyskinesia?

Prominent dyskinesia (involuntary, erratic, and often writhing movements) is an iatrogenic condition, meaning it is a side effect caused...

Vitamin D: The Missing Link in PD Management?

Recent studies reveal that low levels of vitamin D are associated with motor fluctuations and increased dyskinesias in Parkinson’s...

Role of Lecithin in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Treatment

Lecithin, a natural phospholipid primarily composed of phosphatidylcholine, plays a significant role in cellular function and has been...

The Gut-Brain Axis/PD

Microbiome and Pathogen Connections to Parkinson’s Disease Recent research highlights the potential role of the gut-brain axis and...

Understanding Delayed-Release Mechanisms: A Game-Changer for Parkinson’s Disease Management at NIGHT

For individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), managing symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and motor complications can be...