Take heart. Mucuna will work if you have a dopamine deficiency. FACT.
You are unique and need to work with your body to find the correct Mucuna pruriens dose. Factors like your gut microbiome, vitamin D levels and COQ10 levels all play a role in how well you respond to Mucuna pruriens. Be patient and brave and open to experimenting and learning. The benefits are huge.
Consider adjusting the dose:
What you may need to do is adjust the dose until you find the correct amount of plant L-DOPA to control your physical symptoms.
If you are new to taking medicine (ie: you are newly diagnosed and are not on any L-DOPA medication) you may need to take a LARGER amount of Mucuna for the first three weeks or so.
Be patient, brave and open to experimenting and learning. The benefits are huge.
Top up with the right amount
If you are using Mucuna as a top up between normal GP prescribed medication (Madopar, Sinimet etc) then make sure you take enough and take it BEFORE you start to come 'off'.
It is also worth noting that the L-DOPA in Mucuna seems to act more gently than the pharmaceutical version. You won't feel a massive hit as it starts to work and experience awful dyskinesia. This may take some getting used to. You should feel normal, balanced and physically able, not high as a kite.
Be patient with our natural product.
Be brave and be open to experimenting carefully with the dose and frequency of dosing. More and more GP's and neurologists are happy to talk about Mucuna so don't be scared to ask for help.