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Table 3. Mucuna pruriens phytocompounds and its mechanism of action in related disorders

S.No.	Phytocompounds	Mechanism of action	Disorders	Reference
1	Leva-dopa	Leva-dopa is a direct precursor to dopamine and is critical for its potential in treating PD	PD and ED	[70]
2	Alkaloids (prurienine, mucunine, and mucunadine)	Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects	Diabetes, PD, and ED	[71]
3	Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, and rutin)	Strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective properties	Diabetes and ED	[72, 73]
4	Tannins (astringent properties)	Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects	Diabetes and ED	[74]
5	Saponins	Anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antidiabetic effects	Diabetes, PD, and ED	[75]
6	Phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid)	Antioxidants that help to neutralize oxidative stress	Diabetes, PD, and ED	[76]
7	Proteins and peptides (lectins and enzymes)	Modulate immune responses and have a role in managing glucose metabolism	Diabetes	[77]

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ED: erectile dysfunction; PD: Parkinson’s disease

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