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Question....has anyone tried any of the natural remedies other than C/L? Such as Mucuna drops, supplements, Dopa Mucuna by NOW?

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Red Wing, MN
June 16
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you for your response. the more I looked into them that is what I was discovering.

June 21
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The issue with herbal supplements is that they are not regulated in any way. You don't know how much dopamine you are actually getting, no matter what the label says, and you don't know what impurities are introduced. It can help, but may not be consistent bottle to bottle or even within a bottle.

June 21
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Monica If you google Macudopa Practitioner there is a gentleman on and he tell all about it ,in detail it is very interesting hope this helps!!!

June 20
MyParkinsonsTeam

Yes, natural remedies and supplements come up often in conversations among people managing Parkinson's. Some MyParkinsonsTeam members have shared their experiences with a few options:

- Mucuna pruriens — One MyParkinsonsTeam member reported taking a half-teaspoon of Mucuna pruriens and noticed a sudden burst of energy Show Full Answer

Yes, natural remedies and supplements come up often in conversations among people managing Parkinson's. Some MyParkinsonsTeam members have shared their experiences with a few options:

- Mucuna pruriens — One MyParkinsonsTeam member reported taking a half-teaspoon of Mucuna pruriens and noticed a sudden burst of energy along with a significant reduction in symptoms.
- CBD oil — One MyParkinsonsTeam member shared that using CBD oil helped eliminate their tremors.
- Vitamin B12 — Another MyParkinsonsTeam member felt renewed energy after restarting B12 supplements. It's really important to keep in mind that most complementary treatments and nutritional supplements haven't been studied in clinical trials for safety or effectiveness specifically for Parkinson's.

Some can cause dangerous interactions with existing medications and may even worsen symptoms. Always check with your healthcare team before trying any new supplement or natural remedy — even ones that sound harmless. Better safe than sorry! 😊

June 16

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