L-DOPA:L-Dihydroxyphenylalanine.:Introduction and Its Benefit Applications.
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Introduction:L-DOPA.:
L-Dopa Extract is an amino acid with a LARGE NUMBER OF HEALTH BENEFITS, primarily known for it's conversion into dopamine. Dopamine is an essential component of our body and it is required for proper functioning of the brain. L-DOPA is a neurotransmitter precursor, an effective drug for relief in Parkinson's disease. Levodopa is used as a prodrug to increase dopamine levels for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, since it is able to cross the blood-brain barrier, whereas dopamine itself cannot. Once levodopa has entered the central nervous system (CNS), it is metabolized to dopamine by aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase. Pyridoxal phosphate (vitamin B6) is a required cofactor for this decarboxylation, and may be administered along with levodopa, usually as pyridoxine.
L-DOPA (3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine) is a drug related compound found in some food and made from L-Tyrosine, which is an amino acid naturally occuring in the human body. L-DOPA is converted into dopamine in the brain and body. It is sold as a dietary supplement and as a prescription drug in the US. In clinical use, Levodopa (INN) is administered in the management of Parkinson's disease and dopa-responsive dystonia. It is also used as a component in marine adhesives used by pelagic life.
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