Mucuna Pruriens

There are many peer reviewed studies showing the benefits.

Two good brands that i have observed success using together with therapeautic success are:

Now - http://www.puritan.com/mood-support-066/dopa-mucuna-velvet-bean-extract400-mg-072121
Himalaya - http://www.himalayahealthcare.com/herbfinder/h_mucuna.htm

According to some studies, the herbal product is sufficient at a dose delivering 1/3 the L-dopa content of the parmaceutical dose of Sinemet. Sinemet causes damage via pro-oxidant activity to the substantia nigra over time. The mucuna seems to work via another mechanism since the herbal lacks carbidopa. The therapeautic effects take longer to manifest, but last longer, the 'off-on' syndrome in Parkinsons is diminished with mucuna vs. Sinemet, in my observations.

A drink is made from the beans of this plant in South America. It is called, "nescafe."

Monograph:
www.rain-tree.com/velvetbean.htm

Sounds great, think I'll get some Nescafe', wish my parents had put it in my bottle tho, probably tastes better than milk, and I might have been bigger...

Thanks for the additional info.