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Acceptability, Safety, and Efficacy of Oral Administration of Extracts of Black or Red Maca (Lepidium meyenii) in Adult Human Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
Gonzales-Arimborgo C, Yupanqui I, Montero E, Alarcón-Yaquetto DE, Zevallos-Concha A, Caballero L, Gasco M, Zhao J, Khan IA, Gonzales GF. Gonzales-Arimborgo C, et al. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2016 Aug 18;9(3):49. doi: 10.3390/ph9030049. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2016. PMID: 27548190 Free PMC article.
At low altitude, 32, 30, and 32 participants started the study receiving placebo, red maca, or black maca, respectively. At high altitudes, 33, 35, and 31 participants started the study receiving placebo, red maca, and black maca, respect …
At low altitude, 32, 30, and 32 participants started the study receiving placebo, red maca, or black maca, respectively …
[Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp), a review of its biological properties].
Gonzales GF, Villaorduña L, Gasco M, Rubio J, Gonzales C. Gonzales GF, et al. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica. 2014;31(1):100-10. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica. 2014. PMID: 24718534 Free article. Review. Spanish.
Its anti-aging effect is also discussed as well as safety in consumption. Differences have been shown between the effects of the black, yellow and red maca varieties. Black maca shows the best results on spermatogenesis, memory and fatigue, while red …
Its anti-aging effect is also discussed as well as safety in consumption. Differences have been shown between the effects of the black …
Epidemiology, Patterns of Care, and Mortality for Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Intensive Care Units in 50 Countries.
Bellani G, Laffey JG, Pham T, Fan E, Brochard L, Esteban A, Gattinoni L, van Haren F, Larsson A, McAuley DF, Ranieri M, Rubenfeld G, Thompson BT, Wrigge H, Slutsky AS, Pesenti A; LUNG SAFE Investigators; ESICM Trials Group. Bellani G, et al. JAMA. 2016 Feb 23;315(8):788-800. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.0291. JAMA. 2016. PMID: 26903337
Effect of gamma irradiation on phenol content, antioxidant activity and biological activity of black maca and red maca extracts (Lepidium meyenii walp).
Zevallos-Concha A, Nuñez D, Gasco M, Vasquez C, Quispe M, Gonzales GF. Zevallos-Concha A, et al. Toxicol Mech Methods. 2016;26(1):67-73. doi: 10.3109/15376516.2015.1090512. Epub 2015 Dec 2. Toxicol Mech Methods. 2016. PMID: 26633045
In both cases, black maca extract has more content of polyphenols than red maca extract (p < 0.01). ...Irradiation of black maca extract increased the swimming time to exhaustion (p < 0.05). ...

In both cases, black maca extract has more content of polyphenols than red maca extract (p < 0.01). ...Irradiation o

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Lepidium meyenii (Maca): a plant from the highlands of Peru--from tradition to science.
Gonzales GF, Gonzales C, Gonzales-Castañeda C. Gonzales GF, et al. Forsch Komplementmed. 2009 Dec;16(6):373-80. doi: 10.1159/000264618. Epub 2009 Dec 16. Forsch Komplementmed. 2009. PMID: 20090350 Review.
There are different types of maca with differ-ent colors ranging from white to black. We have studied the pharmacological effects of 3 types; yellow, black, and red maca. Evidence from experimental studies indicates effects of maca on nutrition, …
There are different types of maca with differ-ent colors ranging from white to black. We have studied the pharmacological effe …
Effect of Black Maca Supplementation on Inflammatory Markers and Physical Fitness in Male Elite Athletes.
Lee E, Park M, Kim B, Kang S. Lee E, et al. Nutrients. 2023 Mar 27;15(7):1618. doi: 10.3390/nu15071618. Nutrients. 2023. PMID: 37049458 Free PMC article.
Given the current lack of studies, the primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of black maca supplementation intake on changes in physical strength and inflammatory markers among elite athletes. ...This effect is caused by increased antioxidant …
Given the current lack of studies, the primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of black maca supplementat …
Beyond tribulus (Tribulus terrestris L.): The effects of phytotherapics on testosterone, sperm and prostate parameters.
Santos HO, Howell S, Teixeira FJ. Santos HO, et al. J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 May 10;235:392-405. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.02.033. Epub 2019 Feb 18. J Ethnopharmacol. 2019. PMID: 30790614 Review.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A focused literature search was conducted to include studies published in Cochrane, Pubmed, and Web of Science databases between the years 2002 and 2018. RESULTS: The use of tribulus and maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp, Brassicaceae) were not scientifica …
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A focused literature search was conducted to include studies published in Cochrane, Pubmed, and Web of Science databa …
Effect of Atomized Black Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Supplementation in the Cryopreservation of Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) Epididymal Spermatozoa.
Levano G, Quispe J, Vargas D, García M, López A, Aguila L, Valdivia M. Levano G, et al. Animals (Basel). 2023 Jun 21;13(13):2054. doi: 10.3390/ani13132054. Animals (Basel). 2023. PMID: 37443852 Free PMC article.
In this scenario, the addition of antioxidants to semen extenders provides a strategy to improve the freezability of mammalian sperm. Bioactive metabolites from natural extracts of black maca have shown valuable antioxidant properties. Thus, the objective of this st …
In this scenario, the addition of antioxidants to semen extenders provides a strategy to improve the freezability of mammalian sperm. Bioact …
Physicochemical properties of maca starch.
Zhang L, Li G, Wang S, Yao W, Zhu F. Zhang L, et al. Food Chem. 2017 Mar 1;218:56-63. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.08.123. Epub 2016 Aug 31. Food Chem. 2017. PMID: 27719949
Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walpers) is gaining research attention due to its unique bioactive properties. Starch is a major component of maca roots, thus representing a novel starch source. In this study, the properties of three maca starches (yellow, purple and …
Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walpers) is gaining research attention due to its unique bioactive properties. Starch is a major component of …
Effect of Black maca (Lepidium meyenii) on one spermatogenic cycle in rats.
Gonzales GF, Nieto J, Rubio J, Gasco M. Gonzales GF, et al. Andrologia. 2006 Oct;38(5):166-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2006.00733.x. Andrologia. 2006. PMID: 16961569
Finally, an increase in DSP was observed after 7 days of treatment with Black maca. Testicular testosterone was not affected after 7 days treatment with Black maca. In conclusion, Black maca affects sperm count as early as 1 day after beg …
Finally, an increase in DSP was observed after 7 days of treatment with Black maca. Testicular testosterone was not affected a …
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