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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Beharry S, Heinrich M. Is the hype around the reproductive health claims of maca ( Lepidium meyenii Walp.) justified? J Ethnopharmacol. 2018;211:126-170. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2017.08.003 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 Maca is safe for most people and can be consumed with minimal risk of maca side effects. That being said, there are some people who may want to moderate their intake. 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 Melnikovova I, Fait T, Kolarova M, Fernandez EC, Milella L. Effect of Lepidium meyenii Walp. on semen parameters and serum hormone levels in healthy adult men: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:324369. doi:10.1155/2015/324369

Keep in mind that most people prefer not to microwave or heat their maca powder at high temperatures as the heating process may diminish some of the nutrients.

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Behary S, et al. (2017). Is the hype around the reproductive health claims of maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) justified? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28811221/

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 Esparza E, Hadzich A, Kofer W, et al. Bioactive maca ( Lepidium meyenii) alkamides are a result of traditional Andean postharvest drying practices. Phytochemistry. 2015;116:138-148. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2015.02.030 Alcalde AM, Rabasa J. Does Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improve seminal quality? Andrologia. 2020;52(10):e13755. doi:10.1111/and.13755 Zhang Y, et al. (2019). Effects of combined extracts of Lepidium meyeniiand Allium tuberosumRottl. on erectile dysfunction. https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12906-019-2542-4#Sec18

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So what about maca root for men? While studies don’t support the claim that maca boosts testosterone levels, they do show that maca powder benefits male sexual health and fertility. An animal study in the Czech Republic even found that administering a concentrated dose of maca to rats not only improved their antioxidant status, but also significantly decreased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the liver and reduced blood sugar, helping prevent the development of chronic disease. Meanwhile, another test-tube study showed that the antioxidant content of maca leaf extract could even protect against neurological damage. LiverTox: Clinical and Research Information on Drug-Induced Liver Injury [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; 2012-. Maca. It remains unclear exactly how maca increases energy levels, but it’s believed to help prevent spikes and crashes in blood sugar and maintain adrenal health, which regulates mood and energy throughout the day. Keeping energy levels up may also help prevent weight gain as well. During 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.

Improving your antioxidant status may be beneficial for preventing conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes by preventing oxidative stress and cell damage. However, despite these promising results, more studies are needed to understand how the antioxidants in maca root may affect humans. 2. Enhances Energy, Mood and Memory It can be easily added to smoothies or meals and is often used before exercising to boost energy levels. Dording CM, et al. (2015). A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Maca Root as Treatment for Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction in Women. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4411442/ The pleasant-tasting root, or hypocotyls, is usually available in powder form after being harvested and grounded down. Not only is it a natural source of healing nutrition, but it also has a long history of being a safe superfood that has been consumed for its health benefits for thousands of years in regions of the Andes Mountains.Gonzales GF. Ethnobiology and Ethnopharmacology of Lepidium meyenii (Maca), a plant from the Peruvian highlands. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:193496. doi:10.1155/2012/193496 In addition to reducing symptoms of menopause, regulating estrogen levels may also help with improving reproductive health and fertility and decreasing symptoms related to conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), such as excess hair growth, weight gain and acne. 5. Boosts Male Fertility Guo S, et al. (2016). Preservation of Cognitive Function by Lepidium meyenii (Maca) Is Associated with Improvement of Mitochondrial Activity and Upregulation of Autophagy-Related Proteins in Middle-Aged Mouse Cortex. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27648102/

peace of mind – our supplements, herbals, cleansers, tablets, powders, capsules and pills are all manufactured with care, exclusively in the uk to gmp code of practice and iso 9001 testing, so you are safeguarded by the highest standards in the world Alcalde AA, et al. (2020). Does Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improve seminal quality? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32654242/ Thanks to its growing popularity, maca is widely available at health stores, pharmacies and even online retailers. It can also be found in capsule, liquid, powder or extract form. All forms are thought to be equally beneficial, but it is best to buy maca from a quality harvester that ensures its 100 percent pure maca root powder. Ideally, including for maca extract, you should also look for a variety that is raw and organic.

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Corazza O, Martinotti G, Santacroce R, et al. Sexual enhancement products for sale online: raising awareness of the psychoactive effects of yohimbine, maca, horny goat weed, and Ginkgo biloba. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:841798. doi:10.1155/2014/841798