Vicia faba
Contains natural L-DOPA (like Mucuna). Used in Mediterranean diet and studied for Parkinson's support. CRITICAL: dangerous for G6PD deficiency (favism).
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May interact with MAOIs, levodopa, and antipsychotics.
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Safe for most. G6PD patients: LIFE-THREATENING hemolytic crisis.
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