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[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.
This review summarizes the results of studies about the effects of maca on sexual function, spermatogenesis, female reproductive function, memory, depression and anxiety, and energy as well as effects on benign prostatic hyperplasia, osteoporosis and metabolic syndr …
This review summarizes the results of studies about the effects of maca on sexual function, spermatogenesis, female reproductive func …
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.
Maca root is cooked, baked, fermented as a drink and made into porridge. ...This can potentially affect the phytochemistry and composition of the plant and thus, the quality, safety and efficacy of maca products. Meanwhile, research into maca's medicinal prop …
Maca root is cooked, baked, fermented as a drink and made into porridge. ...This can potentially affect the phytochemistry and compos …
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.
RESULTS: The use of tribulus and maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp, Brassicaceae) were not scientifically supported to improve serum T levels in men. ...Nutraceutical strategies and some phytotherapics may also be effective to promote prostate health. Popular foodstuffs ( …
RESULTS: The use of tribulus and maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp, Brassicaceae) were not scientifically supported to improve serum T leve …
Red maca (Lepidium meyenii) reduced prostate size in rats.
Gonzales GF, Miranda S, Nieto J, Fernández G, Yucra S, Rubio J, Yi P, Gasco M. Gonzales GF, et al. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2005 Jan 20;3:5. doi: 10.1186/1477-7827-3-5. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2005. PMID: 15661081 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: Red Maca but neither Yellow nor Black Maca reduced significantly ventral prostate size in rats. ...Red Maca administered for 42 days reduced ventral prostatic epithelial height. ...
RESULTS: Red Maca but neither Yellow nor Black Maca reduced significantly ventral prostate size in rats. ...Red Maca …
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.
Evidence from experimental studies indicates effects of maca on nutrition, fertility, memory, and mood. Black maca has better effects on sperm production than yellow maca which has only moderate effects. Red maca, however, has no effect on sperm produc …
Evidence from experimental studies indicates effects of maca on nutrition, fertility, memory, and mood. Black maca has better …
Efficacy and Safety of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) in Patients with Symptoms of Late-Onset Hypogonadism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
Shin D, Jeon SH, Piao J, Park HJ, Tian WJ, Moon DG, Ahn ST, Jeon KH, Zhu GQ, Park I, Park HJ, Bae WJ, Cho HJ, Hong SH, Kim SW. Shin D, et al. World J Mens Health. 2023 Jul;41(3):692-700. doi: 10.5534/wjmh.220112. Epub 2023 Jan 1. World J Mens Health. 2023. PMID: 36593713 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: A total of 80 participants were enrolled and randomly assigned to Maca treated group (n=41) or the placebo group (n=39). AMS, IIEF, and IPSS were significantly (p<0.05) improved in Maca treated group than in the placebo group. ADAM positive rate was also …
RESULTS: A total of 80 participants were enrolled and randomly assigned to Maca treated group (n=41) or the placebo group (n=39). AMS …
Effect of red maca (Lepidium meyenii) on prostate zinc levels in rats with testosterone-induced prostatic hyperplasia.
Gonzales C, Leiva-Revilla J, Rubio J, Gasco M, Gonzales GF. Gonzales C, et al. Andrologia. 2012 May;44 Suppl 1:362-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2011.01190.x. Epub 2011 Jul 18. Andrologia. 2012. PMID: 21762188
Red maca (RM) extract significantly reduced prostate size in rats with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) induced by testosterone enanthate (TE). ...In conclusion, RM administered from day 1 to day 14 reduced prostate size and zinc levels in rats where …
Red maca (RM) extract significantly reduced prostate size in rats with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) induced by te …
Not All Maca Is Created Equal: A Review of Colors, Nutrition, Phytochemicals, and Clinical Uses.
Minich DM, Ross K, Frame J, Fahoum M, Warner W, Meissner HO. Minich DM, et al. Nutrients. 2024 Feb 14;16(4):530. doi: 10.3390/nu16040530. Nutrients. 2024. PMID: 38398854 Free PMC article. Review.
Maca (Lepidium meyenii, Lepidium peruvianum) is part of the Brassicaceae family and grows at high altitudes in the Peruvian Andes mountain range (3500-5000 m). ...Scientific research has validated these traditional uses and other clinical applications by elucidating mac …
Maca (Lepidium meyenii, Lepidium peruvianum) is part of the Brassicaceae family and grows at high altitudes in the Peruvian Andes mou …
Inflammatory pathway employed by Red Maca to treat induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats.
Vásquez-Velásquez C, Gasco M, Fano-Sizgorich D, Gonzales GF. Vásquez-Velásquez C, et al. Andrologia. 2020 Apr;52(3):e13516. doi: 10.1111/and.13516. Epub 2020 Jan 28. Andrologia. 2020. PMID: 31989657
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a pathology characterised by an increase in prostate size associated with low urinary tract symptoms. ...Finasteride increased IL4 whereas Red Maca increased INFg. In conclusion, data suggest that finasteride acts on Th2 …
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a pathology characterised by an increase in prostate size associated with low urinary tr …
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
Administration of red maca extract in animals treated with TE prevented the increase in prostate weight. Irradiation did not modify effect of red maca extract on prostate weight (p > 0.05). In conclusion, irradiation does not alter the biological ac …
Administration of red maca extract in animals treated with TE prevented the increase in prostate weight. Irradiation did not m …
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