Our Story
MacuDopa is more than just a supplement; it's a family endeavor born out of love and necessity.When Caryn, our co-director, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's, we united as a family to find a natural way to support her. This journey led us to develop MacuDopa, and now we're here to share it with you.
A Challenging Career...
Caryn's Story
"My diagnosis came as a huge shock. I was young and had a brilliant challenging career in the global music industry."
I was quite frankly devastated and unsure what to do. I turned to my brother, Max, for help. He is a very experienced naturopathic functional medicine practitioner, and suggested that I try the Mucuna pruriens bean.
He said that this natural approach had a vast amount of empirical and scientific evidence to support its use. Mucuna supplies a natural form of Levodopa (L-Dopa). My neurologist, based at London’s leading neurological hospital, was supportive.
Meet Max & Filipa
Max
Meet the team...
I have worked as a naturopathic functional medicine practitioner for over 37 years, practicing in both the UK and Australia.
I have published three internationally acclaimed books and work closely with some of the best Parkinson’s doctors in the world.
I have been lucky enough to have worked with major celebrities including Davina McCall, Annie Lennox, SEAL, Richard Gere, Rowan Atkinson, Alison Sudol and members of the British, Bahrain and Greek Royal families.
I was voted one of the top 10 alternative practitioners in the UK by The Guardian Newspaper, had a regular TV show in Australia and made numerous guest appearances on UK television.
If you have a question for Max why not book a free 15 minute call?
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If you want to consult Max about your parkinson's - this is his clinic site
Filipa
Meet the team...
I am an award-winning medical book editor with experience in product development from concept to market.
I also have extensive experience in running health and fitness related companies. I jumped at the idea of creating something new and innovative, with the exciting prospect of helping Caryn, my sister-in-law, and others with a similar condition.