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Sorry, I have no idea about that.  This is an anecdote from the doctor, who
did not share any other facts.

I am of the view that one should not try natural therapies without guidance
from a medical professional.  Which is why, despite the easy availability of
mucuna and also turmeric,  we consulted the doctor about them.  He advised
against the mucuna and advised half a teaspoon of turmeric everyday.
Moneesha



On 17 June 2010 12:00, Ansa Ojanlatva <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Is it because of mucuna or is the patient taking other medications as well?
>
> Laurie Mischley suggests in her book (2010) that one should not experiment
> with mucuna if he/she is using MAOI (Eldebryl, Azilect, etc.).
>
> Ansa Ojanlatva
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Moneesha Sharma <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:08 am
> Subject: Re: turmeric and mucuna pruriens/Moneesha
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> > Ray, the turmeric does not dissolve.  I just stir it so that it is well
> > suspended and give it to Prem to drink immediately.
> >
> > I am not sure about the mucuna pruriens because it can also have the
> adverse
> > effects as it contains l-dopa.  Though it is easily available here,
> > Prem was
> > advised against it by his ayurvedic doctor since he is on a fair dose
> > of
> > l-dopa anyway.  The doctor told us about a patient of his who
> unilaterally
> > increased his mucuna pruriens because it was doing him good and he got
> > quite
> > severe dyskinesia.  Depends, I imagine, on how much sinemet you are
> taking.
> >
> >
> > Moneesha
> >
> >
> >
> > On 17 June 2010 06:46, Rayilyn Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > > Moneesha I got the turmeric powder but am awaiting capsules as it is
> > hard
> > > to dissolve.
> > >
> > > Just received mucuna pruriens capsules 200 mg- would you recommend
> them?
> > >
> > > Ray
> > >
> > > Rayilyn Brown
> > > Past Director AZNPF
> > > Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation
> > >
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