Maca Root
Lepidium meyenii
A cruciferous root vegetable native to the high Andes of Peru, cultivated for over 2,000 years. Known as 'Peruvian ginseng,' maca is traditionally used to support energy, stamina, and hormonal balance.
Active Compounds
Macamides
- Supports endocannabinoid system for mood and well-being*
- Promotes energy and stamina*
Glucosinolates
- Supports healthy hormone balance*
- Promotes reproductive health*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
What the Research Shows
Systematic review of 4 RCTs examining Lepidium meyenii (maca) for sexual dysfunction. Doses of 1,500-3,000 mg/day for 6-12 weeks improved self-reported sexual desire in both men and women, independent of changes in serum sex hormones. The active macamides and macaenes are the proposed mediators.
Source: Shin et al., BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2010
Learn more →Double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT of 56 men. Maca root extract (1,500 mg or 3,000 mg/day) for 12 weeks significantly improved self-rated sexual desire starting at week 8 (p<0.05), with no significant effect on serum testosterone or estradiol, suggesting a central rather than hormonal mechanism.
Source: Gonzales et al., Andrologia, 2002
Learn more →Products with Maca Root
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