{"product_id":"macuna-plex","title":"Macuna Plex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhances male fertility and reproductive health naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts mood, motivation, and mental drive\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports healthy sexual function and desire\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-usage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 capsule twice daily with meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-highlights\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-mucuna\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/mucuna.jpg?v=1774876519\" alt=\"Mucuna \/ Velvet Bean\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eMucuna \/ Velvet Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMucuna pruriens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mucuna Pruriens extract (Seed)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable class=\"energetics-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUshna (Heating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka (Post-digestive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadhura (Sweet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacifies Vata; nourishes Kapha; neutral on Pitta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandardized Mucuna pruriens seed extract delivering natural L-DOPA (3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine), the direct metabolic precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Unlike synthetic levodopa, Mucuna-derived L-DOPA demonstrates neuroprotective effects attributed to co-occurring compounds including ursolic acid, nicotine, and serotonin that may reduce oxidative stress and modulate COMT\/MAO activity. Clinical trials in infertile men demonstrate significant improvements in seminal parameters: sperm count, motility, and morphology, alongside reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and recovery of seminal plasma lipid peroxide levels. Testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels show statistically significant elevation. Classified as a premier vajikarana (aphrodisiac) and balya (strength-promoting) herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinical Key Functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTestosterone and LH elevation in hypogonadal states*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeminal ROS reduction and lipid peroxide normalization*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeuroprotective activity via co-occurring alkaloids and ursolic acid*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelected Research\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"research-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAhmad MK, et al. Mucuna pruriens improves male fertility by its action on the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. Fertil Steril. 2008;90(3):627-635.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eShukla KK, et al. Mucuna pruriens Reduces Stress and Improves the Quality of Semen in Infertile Men. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2010;7(1):137-144.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eKatzenschlager R, et al. Mucuna pruriens in Parkinson's disease: a double blind clinical and pharmacological study. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004;75(12):1672-1677.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLieu CA, et al. The Antiparkinsonian and Antidyskinetic Mechanisms of Mucuna pruriens in the MPTP-Treated Nonhuman Primate. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:840247.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens) is classified as the premier Vajikarana (aphrodisiac) seed in Ayurvedic Vajikarana Tantra — one of the eight classical branches of Ayurveda dedicated exclusively to reproductive vitality. The Vajikarana concept extends beyond sexual function to encompass Ojas (vital essence) production, Shukra Dhatu (reproductive tissue) nourishment, and the generation of robust progeny. Kapikacchu's Madhura Rasa (sweet taste) and Madhura Vipaka (sweet post-digestive effect) directly nourish Shukra Dhatu through the sequential tissue metabolism cascade (Dhatu Parinama Siddhanta). Additionally classified as Balya (strength-promoting) and Brimhana (tissue-building), it addresses the Vata-driven depletion patterns common in stress-related infertility and neuromuscular debility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClassical Text References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 2 (Vajikarana Adhyaya) — foundational principles of Vajikarana therapy and Kapikacchu's role in Shukra Dhatu nourishment\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhavaprakasha Nighantu, Guduchyadi Varga — Kapikacchu classified as Vrishya (virility-enhancing), Balya (strengthening), and Vatahara\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSushruta Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 26 (Kshina-Balya) — treatment of Shukra Kshaya (reproductive tissue depletion) and Klaibya (impotence)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sri Sai Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"90 Capsules","offer_id":46118107873468,"sku":"SSN-MACUNA-PLEX","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/files\/MacunaPlex.jpg?v=1774737465","url":"https:\/\/srisainutrients.com\/products\/macuna-plex","provider":"Sri Sai Nutrients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}