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Lepidium meyenii
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
This herb may interact with medications you are taking. Review the interactions table below and consult your healthcare provider before use.
Maca is a cruciferous root vegetable that grows at extreme altitudes in the Peruvian Andes. It has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and traditionally consumed as a food and fertility enhancer. Different colored varieties (red, black, yellow) may have distinct therapeutic properties.
Maca is a cruciferous root vegetable that grows at extreme altitudes in the Peruvian Andes. It has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and traditionally consumed as a food and fertility enhancer. Different colored varieties (red, black, yellow) may have distinct therapeutic properties. Key active compounds include Macamides, Macaenes, Glucosinolates.
Macamides, along with Macaenes and Glucosinolates, are the primary bioactive compounds in Maca. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Sexual dysfunction
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Energy and stamina
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Menopausal symptoms
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Mood and well-being
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Physical performance
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Fertility enhancement
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Hormonal balance
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Altitude adaptation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
| Drug | Severity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hormone replacement therapy | Moderate | Maca may modulate hormonal levels and potentially interact with hormone replacement therapy. |
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