Levodopa, also known as L-DOPA, is the metabolic precursor to dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps control movement. Levodopa works by replacing the dopamine that is lost in people with Parkinson's disease. When taken orally, levodopa crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted into dopamine in areas of the brain that control movement. This helps relie... https://www.patreon.com/posts/understanding-in-128275898