Fava Bean

Vicia faba

Family: Fabaceae Evidence: C extract

Contains natural L-DOPA (like Mucuna). Used in Mediterranean diet and studied for Parkinson's support. CRITICAL: dangerous for G6PD deficiency (favism).

Safety Profile

PregnancyLikely Safe
BreastfeedingLikely Safe
PediatricSafe

Contraindications

G6PD deficiency (FATAL hemolytic anemia — favism). MAOIs.

Interactions

May interact with MAOIs, levodopa, and antipsychotics.

Side Effects

Safe for most. G6PD patients: LIFE-THREATENING hemolytic crisis.

Allergy: G6PD DEFICIENCY — AVOID COMPLETELY.
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