We examined the effect of L-DOPA in the dose used for GH stimulation on the LH,FSH and Pr levels in 9 subjects with Turner syndrome, who had never received estrogens. We found the following (mean ...

Previous studies in a rat model of Parkinson disease (PD) have shown that dyskinesia induced by L-DOPA—a treatment-limiting adverse effect of long-term administration—is caused by the release ...

Velvet beans are a unique plant source of L-DOPA, a direct precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. Containing up to seven ...

However, more studies are needed to confirm its benefits and safety. M. pruriens (velvet bean or cowage) can be found in food ...