MACA
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Cognitive function Maca Lepidium meyenii is a herbaceous plant native to the Andes. Its root is said to have potential for improving fertility and sexual health, combating fatigue and improving gastrointestinal health. Read the detailed description
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- Helps maintain a healthy mood balance during menopause
- Helps support the emotional aspects of sexual health
- Source of antioxidants
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Detailed description
Maca Lepidium meyenii is an Andean biennial herbaceous plant of the Brassicaceae family. It has been used for centuries in the Andes to improve fertility in humans and animals.
Its phytochemical profile is complex, including macaridin, macamides, macaene and glucosinolates.
Preclinical studies have demonstrated antioxidant effects and shown potential for improving fertility and combating fatigue.
The versatility of maca root’s health effects also extends to metabolic regulation, gastrointestinal and liver health.
Clinical studies, mainly focusing on sexual health, have reported improvements in fertility, libido, erectile function and subjective well-being in men. However, these data are, to date, insufficient to determine whether maca is clinically effective.
Maca is also said to have an effect on menopausal symptoms in women.
A subject of growing interest, further research is focusing on the mechanisms and clinical applications of maca’s unique bioactive metabolites.
