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Mucuna pruriens can be found as a supplement at health stores or online in powder, tincture or capsule form. What is a standard Mucuna pruriens dosage? As a supplement, clinical studies focusing on male fertility and Parkinson’s disease point towards five grams (5,000 milligrams) of dried Mucuna pruriens powder per day as a good and effective starting dose.
An appropriate dose of Mucuna pruriens depends on several factors such as the user’s age and health status. Always read supplement instructions carefully and speak to a professional about how much Mucuna pruriens is right for your needs.
In Indonesia, the beans of the plant are eaten and are called “Benguk.” Some people also ferment the beans which turns out somewhat similar to tempeh and is known as Benguk tempeh. To destroy trypsin inhibitors (which reduce protein absorption), Mucuna pruriens beans should be cooked, but heating them also destroys L-dopa. *
