Maca Root Capsules 4000mg - 180 Vegan Capsules - 6 Month Supply - High Strength Peruvian Maca Root for Men and Women - Made in The UK

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It’s still unclear whether maca has any real benefit for treating low libido, sexual dysfunction, or infertility in either males or females. The available studies have shown mixed results. What does Maca do for a man’s sexual function? Zhu H, et al. (2022). Deciphering the potential role of Maca compounds prescription influencing gut microbiota in the management of exercise-induced fatigue by integrative genomic analysis. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.1004174 Oshima M, Gu Y, Tsukada S. Effects of Lepidium meyenii Walp and Jatropha macrantha on blood levels of estradiol-17 beta, progesterone, testosterone and the rate of embryo implantation in mice. J Vet Med Sci. 2003;65(10):1145-1146. doi:10.1292/jvms.65.1145 That said, more well-designed studies are needed to investigate the effects of maca on female libido and sexual function. Summary

It’s also considered an “ adaptogen,” a name given to certain herbs, plants and natural substances that help the body naturally adapt to stressors like a busy schedule, demanding job or illness. Maca is widely available at health stores, pharmacies and online retailers in capsule, powder, extract or liquid form. One test-tube study in 2014 demonstrated that polysaccharides extracted from maca had high antioxidant activity and were effective in fighting free radical damage. One older 2015 study of 45 women who experienced antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction also found that taking 3,000 milligrams (mg) of maca root per day for 12 weeks significantly improved sexual function and libido compared with a placebo. Alcalde AM, Rabasa J. Does Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improve seminal quality? Andrologia. 2020;52(10):e13755. doi:10.1111/and.13755During the period when the Inca civilization was flourishing in the Andes region, maca was considered to be incredibly valuable. In fact, its use was even restricted and reserved for royalty only. It was later imported to Spain and used by Spanish royalty to enhance energy levels and supply extra nutrients. As more research is published about the importance of gut health to overall wellness, people are becoming more interested in finding gut-friendly products. There is also plenty of emerging research about the gut-brain connection that links gut health to mental...

Finally, there is limited research on the safety of maca for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Until it is confirmed to be safe, it’s best for these women to avoid maca. Final Thoughts Dording CM, Schettler PJ, Dalton ED, et al. A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of maca root as treatment for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction in women. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:949036. doi:10.1155/2015/949036 premium quality and pure – our maca root is manufactured using only the finest quality raw materials in their highest grade and purest form so that we can guarantee you receive a consistently high-quality product. our formulation is free from: ✘lactose, ✘gluten, ✘yeast, ✘dairy, ✘wheat ✘gmos. suitable for both vegetarians & vegansMaca is a root vegetable that is high in antioxidants and nutrients, such as vitamin C, copper and iron.