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Mucuna Pruriens: the velvet bean
A plain-language look at one of the 18 ingredients in VidaCalm.*
Mucuna pruriens is a climbing legume native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Its seeds contain a natural source of L-dopa, a compound the body uses when it makes mood-related chemical messengers.
In Ayurvedic tradition the bean has been used for centuries. In VidaCalm it sits on the focus and mood side of the formula.*
At a glance
- Plant: Mucuna pruriens, the velvet bean.
- Notable for: a natural L-dopa source.
- Often discussed for: mood and motivation.
- Area in VidaCalm: Focus & mood.
See all 18 ingredients and the label guide.
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