Mucuna Pruriens is most famous for stimulating production of the Human Growth Hormone, the most important hormone necessary to slow the aging process. L- Dopa found in Mucuna contains natural secretagogues which may support the body's ability to stimulate the natural release of growth hormone. The blood carries the dopamine into the brain, where it naturally increases HGH production from the pituitary gland. The increased dopamine levels also optimize the production of other hormones, including testosterone, leading to increased sex drive and improved sexual performance for both men and women, beneficial in stimulating muscle growth, as well as burning fat from fat cells.

The seed powder of Mucuna has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic Indian medicine for diseases including Parkinson’s Disease. L-Dopamine significantly affects dopamine metabolism in the striatonigral tract. This ability helps improve Parkinsonian symptoms in humans. The seeds of Mucuna accumulate 0.2% - 2% L-dopa in their dry weight. A Parkinson’s Disease study group evaluated the activity of Mucuna extract v/s Levodopa/ caebidopa in sixty patients.  During their 12 week treatment, they proved that the extract was effective with less adverse effects.