A nootropic, natural anti-depressant, essential for mental health
WHAT IS MUCUNA AND WHAT MAKES IT A SUPERFOOD?
MUCUNA PRURIENS, ALSO KNOWN AS THE VELVET BEAN, IS AN ANCIENT AYURVEDIC PULSE, WHICH GAINED MORE POPULARITY AMONG WESTERNERS FOR ITS POTENT NOOTROPIC COMPOUNDS WHICH ALLEVIATES OUR MENTAL STATE AS WELL AS TREATS REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH.
This mood-elevating pulse has been used in Ayurveda therapeutic treatments (which is an ancient traditional medical science) to treat depression, nervous system disorders such as Parkinson’s, neurodegeneration, low sex drive and male infertility. It contains bioactive tryptamines, including serotonin and 5-HTP, and is most known for containing a very powerful neurotransmitter precursor called L-dopa. L-dopa is an essential amino acid that converts into our happy hormone: dopamine.
Dopamine, known as the ‘motivation molecule’, is a hormone that regulates our levels of happiness. It is part of the brain’s pleasure and reward system and is responsible for relaying messages between our nerve cells. Dopamine is easily depleted by stress, stimulants and alcohol. Mucuna is a great source of dopamine production and can therefore be used therapeutically for its medicinal properties, or as a supplement during high-stress circumstances and to combat the consequences of excessive alcohol use. It can also be used as a daily supplement to alleviate mental drag and support mental health. As a food source, it is rich in crude protein, essential fatty acids, starch, and certain essential amino acids.
The powder has a mild, white bean flavour and is best masked in recipes as the taste is not the most pleasant. It goes best in hot drinks because the heat is needed to release more of the L-dopa.
Some of Mucuna’s health benefits include:
HEALTH BENEFITS & NUTRITIONAL POTENCY OF MUCUNA
Let’s look at how Mucuna works & what it does for the body.
Mucuna pruriens as a supplement has noticeable effects on the nervous system. Traditional, as well as scientific evidence, suggests that an active compound in the bean called L-dopa has the potential to:
Stimulates the libido and enhances testosterone production: Infertile or impotent men who have trouble with testosterone levels may have underlying issues with dopamine, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone. A study conducted on 75 infertile men with low and immobile sperm counts showed much-improved levels of serum testosterone, dopamine, luteinizing hormone, and lower levels of follicle-stimulating hormone after supplementation with Mucuna, which leads to better testosterone levels and enhanced male fertility. Research also suggests that Mucuna increases sperm count, testicle weight, the size of seminal vesicles and the prostate, and the development of other reproductive organs. As such, it promotes improved sexual function in both men and women.
Anti-anxiety and anti-depressant: Mucuna has gained much attention in the western world for combating anxiety and depression, as it is an excellent source of L-dopa and 5-hydroxy tryptophan (5-HTP), both of which are said to calm feelings of anxiousness.
Stimulates your happy hormones: The bioactive tryptamines, including dopamine and serotonin (your happy hormones), 5-HTP, and high amounts of the powerful neurotransmitter, L-dopa all work together to enhance and regulate your state of happiness. Dopamine is often lacking in depressed individuals, causing a lack of motivation and sadness. Using Mucuna regularly may help the body naturally to produce more dopamine, covering the deficiencies which may help you feel more motivated, eat better, and even have an enhanced sex drive.
The amino acid L-dopa is vital for your happy hormone production, as it converts into dopamine. The body needs L-dopa to make dopamine, the “chemical messenger” which our nerve cells need for relaying messages from one to the other.
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Delivery Services:
Lifestyle Health utilises The Courier Guy and Aramex for all our deliveries within South Africa. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number to monitor the progress of your shipment.
Order Processing:
Orders are processed during regular business hours. If an order is placed on a weekend or public holiday, it will be processed on the next business day.
Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days.
Delivery Timeframe:
Our goal is to ensure you receive your order as quickly as possible. Orders are typically delivered within 2-5 working days, depending on the delivery location within South Africa. We strive to process all orders promptly upon receipt.
Courier delivery takes 2 – 5 working days depending on the order's destination.
• Deliveries are made Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm.
• There are no deliveries on weekends or public holidays.
• Main city centre delivery takes 2 – 5 working days.
• With remote areas deliveries can take up to 7 working days.
• Your delivery address should be at an address where somebody you trust will be available to accept your order at any time. Anyone at the delivery address can accept the delivery. In order for us to prove that delivery of an order has been completed, we do not have to prove that you personally received the goods, but rather that any person at the delivery address signed for the delivery.
Delivery Areas
Currently, we deliver exclusively within South Africa. We are working diligently to expand our reach and hope to serve international customers in the future.
Changes to Orders
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Late Deliveries
Unforeseen circumstances e.g. adverse weather, closed roads, strikes etc. could prolong the delivery time. This is rare but it does happen, so 'late' delivery is not grounds for refund or cancellation of the order. However, if your delivery has not been delivered after the estimated times shown above please contact us with your order number so that we can follow up on the matter. We will also provide you with a tracking number so you can follow your order.
Collections:
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