Best Time to take L-Dopa

[fatburner2007]

Using Now Foods L-Dopa caps. Are 3 caps best taken first thing in the morning or before bedtime?

[Diesel0022]

I prefer pre-bed, it seemed to aid my sleep quality a bit.

[fatburner2007]

That is what I was planning on going with. Saw somewhere that mentioned in the morning, though it seems that would be counter productive.

Does the dosage of 3 caps sound about right?

I prefer pre-bed, it seemed to aid my sleep quality a bit.

[Diesel0022]

That's what I took, what are you looking to gain from supplementing this product?

[pyrobatt]

I prefer pre-bed, it seemed to aid my sleep quality a bit.

This. Use as directed on the bottle

[VaughnTrue]

Pre-bed is the best time from what I've researched and seen results from in my personal life.

This is why there is such a large dose found in Lights Out(being released this week)...Just 2 capsules gets you 1000mg of Mucuna Pruriens, which provides 500mg of L-Dopa. BAM.

[Beau]

As I understand it, 500 mg is the maximum generally recommended daily dose of L-Dopa (correct???); meaning if one is taking 2 caps of Lights Out - they should not take any additional Mucuna Pruriens.

[fatburner2007]

Raise dopamine levels, improve overall sleep, reduce refractory period, etc.

Here is what I am going with:

That's what I took, what are you looking to gain from supplementing this product?

[fatburner2007]

Well, that is why I raised the issue as using as directed on the bottle indicates:

As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 2 Vcaps with a meal. Best when taken early in the day.

This. Use as directed on the bottle

[VaughnTrue]

As I understand it, 500 mg is the maximum generally recommended daily dose of L-Dopa (correct???); meaning if one is taking 2 caps of Lights Out - they should not take any additional Mucuna Pruriens.

There would really be no need IMO, but you COULD take more if you really wanted.

The best studies I saw were using 500mg of L-Dopa

[pyrobatt]

As I understand it, 500 mg is the maximum generally recommended daily dose of L-Dopa (correct???); meaning if one is taking 2 caps of Lights Out - they should not take any additional Mucuna Pruriens.

Only 30% of that is l dopa if you read the label

[Diesel0022]

I'd take P5P for reducing refractory period.

I don't supplement it every day, but occasionally preworkout for antifatigue, prebed for intense dreams, or presex for reduced prolactin output for decreased refractory period.

[pyrobatt]

Well, that is why I raised the issue as using as directed on the bottle indicates:

As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 2 Vcaps with a meal. Best when taken early in the day.

I'm sure the dosing times don't matter as with gaba or others.
Dopamine has a lot more functions then helping you sleep

[fatburner2007]

Has anyone noticed while using L-Dopa of one of the extra benefits is suppose to be to improve skin appearance?

[Austin118]

I've taken now foods l dopa, great stuff and I'm a non responder to alot of supps but this generally worked, didn't really see any skin improvements, but sense of well being, tons of energy better sleep! I took 2 in the morning! Then 2 weeks later 2 at night as well so 4 caps

[Vitruvian]

L-Dopa has positive effects in the AM or late PM. L-Dopa itself doesn't make you drowsy, which I believe is part of the confusion when it comes to early morning dosing. Using HGHUp as an example..... I prefer all 5 caps pre-bed or all 5 first thing in the morning depending on my schedule.

[newbreed]

I used it pre workout and pre bed in the past. Didn't notice much to be honest. HGH Up was ok the one I got better results with was PowerFULL but that's me. I liked stacking it with Jack3d pre workout and noticed better quality sleep when I took it at night. Works better for me than L-Dopa did.

[Celorza]

L-Dopa has positive effects in the AM or late PM. L-Dopa itself doesn't make you drowsy, which I believe is part of the confusion when it comes to early morning dosing. Using HGHUp as an example..... I prefer all 5 caps pre-bed or all 5 first thing in the morning depending on my schedule.

Purely anecdotal (I hate doing this things but anyhow...) I have noticed a better mood and attention span dosing it in the AM on an empty stomach. But scientifically speaking now, I do know pre-bed is really effective indeed. So I agree with this post !

[Evan666]

I've used the now l-dopa product and really liked it. Gave me kind of a buzz with 2 caps on an empty stomach and helped with mood and thought clarity through out the day IMO. I tried taking it preworkout, but mixed with DS Craze it had some weird side effects so I stopped taking it.

[nattydisaster]

Use it empty stomach, and dont combine it with Vitamin B6