On 6-Jan-07, at 12:01 AM, M.Schild wrote:
>> I break up the one sinemet into thirds
>> and take it with one level tbsp of Zandopa.
>
>
> then why do you use the CR? breaking tablets in 3 will negate the
> controlled
> release effect of the CR
> Maryse cg John 77,17
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Hello,
In regards to my taking Mucuna (Zandopa from India) 3 times a day
with sinemet.
In my last e-mail, I said that I was taking one level tbsp of Zandopa
with my sinemet. I made a mistake, sorry, I checked my measuring
spoon and it actually says: 1/2 tbsp or 7.5ml.
I take this amount with 1/3 (sinemet 200/50 CR) three times per day.
I would rather use plain sinemet but I don't have any right now. My
last prescription was for Sinemet CR. When I run out , I'll ask my
doctor for a new prescription of 100/25 sinemet. I'm still trying to
gradually reducing my sinemet and replacing it with Zandopa. I'm
hoping that I can stop taking sinemet all together. So far, I reduced
my intake of 4 sinemet 200/50 CR per day to only 1 sinemet 200/50 CR
per day with excellent results. I suspect that Zandopa might contain
other beneficial ingredients besides mucuna. I haven't been able to
find this out jet. For anyone just taking mucuna, the carbidopa
contained in sinemet, will actually help the mucuna cross the brain
barrier. I have no proof of this, just my own experiences. Ken Allan,
who grows his own mucuna, suspects the same thing. You can check out
his website at: http://home.cogeco.ca/~allan/ He has lots of great
information on PD & mucuna. He's not taking Zandopa, but grows his
own, pretty remarkable. I found that raw mucuna (powder or capsules)
made me anxious. My source for mucuna was: http://www.satveda.com/
product.asp?pID=160&cID=5&c=6045 Zandopa works much better for me,
lasts longer, don't get anxious, or any side effects. My source for
Zandopa is: http://mall.coimbatore.com/bnh/zandu/zandopa.htm
I hope this info helps you.
Max
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