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Exploring the chemical and pharmacological variability of Lepidium meyenii: a comprehensive review of the effects of maca.
Ulloa Del Carpio N, Alvarado-Corella D, Quiñones-Laveriano DM, Araya-Sibaja A, Vega-Baudrit J, Monagas-Juan M, Navarro-Hoyos M, Villar-López M. Ulloa Del Carpio N, et al. Front Pharmacol. 2024 Feb 19;15:1360422. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1360422. eCollection 2024. Front Pharmacol. 2024. PMID: 38440178 Free PMC article. Review.
Maca has also shown potential for enhancing fertility, combating fatigue, and exhibiting potential antitumor properties. ...Clinical studies, primarily focused on sexual health, indicate improved sexual desire, erectile function, and subjective wellbeing in men. Maca …
Maca has also shown potential for enhancing fertility, combating fatigue, and exhibiting potential antitumor properties. ...Clinical …
Hormone-Balancing Effect of Pre-Gelatinized Organic Maca (Lepidium peruvianum Chacon): (III) Clinical responses of early-postmenopausal women to Maca in double blind, randomized, Placebo-controlled, crossover configuration, outpatient study.
Meissner HO, Mscisz A, Reich-Bilinska H, Mrozikiewicz P, Bobkiewicz-Kozlowska T, Kedzia B, Lowicka A, Barchia I. Meissner HO, et al. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006 Dec;2(4):375-94. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006. PMID: 23675006 Free PMC article.
This is the second, conclusive part of the clinical study on clinical responses of early-postmenopausal women to standardized doses of pre-Gelatinized Organic Maca (Maca-GO). Total of 34 Caucasian women volunteers participated in a double-blind, random …
This is the second, conclusive part of the clinical study on clinical responses of early-postmenopausal women to standardized doses o …
Use of gelatinized maca (lepidium peruvianum) in early postmenopausal women.
Meissner HO, Kapczynski W, Mscisz A, Lutomski J. Meissner HO, et al. Int J Biomed Sci. 2005 Jun;1(1):33-45. Int J Biomed Sci. 2005. PMID: 23674952 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: This double-blind, placebo-corrected clinical pilot study was aimed at assessing the use of hypocotyls of cruciferous Andean plant Maca (Lepidium peruvianum Chacon), in alleviating symptoms of menopausal discomfort experienced by women in early pos …
OBJECTIVE: This double-blind, placebo-corrected clinical pilot study was aimed at assessing the use of hypocotyls of cruciferous Andean plan …
Maca reduces blood pressure and depression, in a pilot study in postmenopausal women.
Stojanovska L, Law C, Lai B, Chung T, Nelson K, Day S, Apostolopoulos V, Haines C. Stojanovska L, et al. Climacteric. 2015 Feb;18(1):69-78. doi: 10.3109/13697137.2014.929649. Epub 2014 Aug 7. Climacteric. 2015. PMID: 24931003 Clinical Trial.
In an Australian study, Maca improved anxiety and depressive scores. The effects of Maca on hormones, lipids, glucose, serum cytokines, blood pressure, menopausal symptoms and general well-being in Chinese postmenopausal women were evaluated. ...The Gr …
In an Australian study, Maca improved anxiety and depressive scores. The effects of Maca on hormones, lipids, glucose, serum c …
Hormone-Balancing Effect of Pre-Gelatinized Organic Maca (Lepidium peruvianum Chacon): (II) Physiological and Symptomatic Responses of Early-Postmenopausal Women to Standardized doses of Maca in Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Centre Clinical Study.
Meissner HO, Mscisz A, Reich-Bilinska H, Kapczynski W, Mrozikiewicz P, Bobkiewicz-Kozlowska T, Kedzia B, Lowicka A, Barchia I. Meissner HO, et al. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006 Dec;2(4):360-74. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006. PMID: 23675005 Free PMC article.
They were randomly allocated to Placebo and Pre-Gelatinized Organic Maca (Maca-GO) treatment, according to different monthly treatment sequences scheduled for each site. ...Data were analyzed using multivariate technique on blocs of monthly results in one model and …
They were randomly allocated to Placebo and Pre-Gelatinized Organic Maca (Maca-GO) treatment, according to different monthly t …
Therapeutic Effects of Pre-Gelatinized Maca (Lepidium Peruvianum Chacon) used as a Non-Hormonal Alternative to HRT in Perimenopausal Women - Clinical Pilot Study.
Meissner HO, Reich-Bilinska H, Mscisz A, Kedzia B. Meissner HO, et al. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006 Jun;2(2):143-59. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006. PMID: 23674976 Free PMC article.
Maca has been recognized by natives of Peru as herbal remedy helping to treat conditions affecting menopausal women. OBJECTIVE: The effects of Pre-Gelatinized Organic Maca (Maca-GO) on quantitative physiological responses and alleviation of symp …
Maca has been recognized by natives of Peru as herbal remedy helping to treat conditions affecting menopausal women. OB …
Maca (L. meyenii) for improving sexual function: a systematic review.
Shin BC, Lee MS, Yang EJ, Lim HS, Ernst E. Shin BC, et al. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2010 Aug 6;10:44. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-10-44. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2010. PMID: 20691074 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is an Andean plant of the brassica (mustard) family. Preparations from maca root have been reported to improve sexual function. ...Two RCTs suggested a significant positive effect of maca on sexual dysfunction or sexual des …
BACKGROUND: Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is an Andean plant of the brassica (mustard) family. Preparations from maca root have been …
Is the hype around the reproductive health claims of maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) justified?
Beharry S, Heinrich M. Beharry S, et al. J Ethnopharmacol. 2018 Jan 30;211:126-170. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.08.003. Epub 2017 Aug 12. J Ethnopharmacol. 2018. PMID: 28811221 Free article. Review.
Starting in the late 1990's it has developed into an important herbal medicine in China and is now cultivated there widely, too AIM OF STUDY: This study aims to provide an insight into the emergence of maca on the global market as an alternative remedy to treat reproductiv …
Starting in the late 1990's it has developed into an important herbal medicine in China and is now cultivated there widely, too AIM OF STUDY …
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for treatment of menopausal symptoms: A systematic review.
Lee MS, Shin BC, Yang EJ, Lim HJ, Ernst E. Lee MS, et al. Maturitas. 2011 Nov;70(3):227-33. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.07.017. Epub 2011 Aug 15. Maturitas. 2011. PMID: 21840656
Four RCTs met all inclusion criteria. These RCTs tested the effects of maca on menopausal symptoms in healthy perimenopausal, early postmenopausal, and late postmenopausal women. ...There have been very few rigorous trials of maca for menopausal …
Four RCTs met all inclusion criteria. These RCTs tested the effects of maca on menopausal symptoms in healthy perimenopausal, …
Herbal preparations for the menopause: beyond isoflavones and black cohosh.
Depypere HT, Comhaire FH. Depypere HT, et al. Maturitas. 2014 Feb;77(2):191-4. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.11.001. Epub 2013 Nov 19. Maturitas. 2014. PMID: 24314619 Review.
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) such as isoflavones and black cohosh are commonly used to deal with menopausal symptoms, but benefit a limited proportion of women. The aim of this minireview is to summarize the evidence of the efficacy and safety of ot …
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) such as isoflavones and black cohosh are commonly used to deal with menopausal symptoms …
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