L-Dopa is most often used for Brain Health. The Examine Database covers Male Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Health.

L-Dopa

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

L-DOPA is a direct precursor to dopamine, and its supplementation can increase dopamine levels in the body. It is known as Levodopa and is one component of most Parkinson's treatments, and found in high amounts in Mucuna Pruriens.

L-Dopa is most often used for Brain Health. The Examine Database covers Male Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Health.

72 participants in 2 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

C1 outcome

D1 outcome

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

72 participants in 2 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

C1 outcome

D1 outcome

What are other names for L-Dopa?

Note that L-Dopa is also known as:

Levodopa
L-3
4-dihydroxyphenylalanine

L-Dopa should not be confused with:

Mucuna Pruriens (Source of L-Dopa)

Examine Database: L-Dopa

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Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Male Sexual Dysfunction	1 Outcome		1 Study
Sexual Health	2 Outcomes		1 Study

Male Sexual Dysfunction

1 Outcome

1 Study

Sexual Health

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Male Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Health

Research Breakdown

Examine Database References

Libido - Both S, Everaerd W, Laan E, Gooren LEffect of a single dose of levodopa on sexual response in men and womenNeuropsychopharmacology.(2005 Jan)
Penile Girth - Horita H, Sato Y, Adachi H, Suzuki N, Kato R, Hisasue S, Suzuki K, Tsukamoto TEffects of levodopa on nocturnal penile tumescence: a preliminary studyJ Androl.(1998 Sep-Oct)