Organic Red Maca Root - 2000mg per Capsule - Peruvian Source - Gelatinized for Absorption - UK Manufactured - Pullulan (120 Capsule Pouch)

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F. Effect of short-term and long-term treatments with three ecotypes of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on spermatogenesis in rats. We reserve the right to request that we receive payment from you before we supply any products to you. Maca works with the endocrine system (collection of glands) that produces human hormones in the blood stream. Before eaten, the hypocotyls need to be boiled in water to obtain a soft product which can be consumed as juice, the most frequent form of use [ 4]. Maca consumption is associated with higher score in health status ( Figure 2), lower rate of fractures, and lower scores of signs and symptoms of chronic mountain sickness.

described the presence of (1R,3S)-1-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro- β-carboline-3-carboxylic acid (MTCA) in maca hypocotyls. The finding that maca reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a contribution of science since no traditional description refer to this effect. Our results may possibly suggest that red maca and finasteride could have different mechanisms of action. And another study in 2009 found that Red Maca had a “very favorable” impact on “energy, mood, sexual desire and hormone balance. Maca powder and maca extract were unable to activate androgen receptor-mediated transcription in prostate cancer cell lines [ 48] or in a yeast-based hormone-dependent reporter assay [ 49].

While there are many potential maca benefits, it’s important to note that maca is a natural food and takes time to work. A further RCT assessed the effects of maca in patients with mild erectile dysfunction using the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction-5 and showed significant effects on subjective perception of general and sexual well-being [ 65]. However, this has been discarded since glucosinolates may easily metabolize to isothiocyanates and these in other smaller metabolites [ 14]. Each capsule contains 510mg 4:1 Extract Strength with is equivalent to 2040mg of Red Maca Powder per capsule.

This is depicted in Figure 3 which presents data on maca export from Peru, the only country producing maca. Meanwhile, a 2016 study of 175 people living at either low or high altitudes demonstrated that taking 3 g of red or black maca per day for 12 weeks improved mood and energy scores compared with a placebo. Dietary factors related to hypertension risk in korean adults-data from the Korean national health and nutrition examination survey III.

At Time Health we believe in clean nutrition which is why you won’t find any nasty stuff in our products including any binders, fillers or additives, unlike some of our competitors. g/kg) decreased brain malondialdehyde (MDA) levels marker of oxidative stress and acetylcholinesterase (Ache) levels in ovariectomized mice whereas no differences were observed in monoamine oxidase (MAO) levels [ 37]. A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Maca Root as Treatment for Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction in Women. In fact, increased temperature affects the availability of several secondary metabolites in plants sometimes increasing some metabolites and in others a reduction in metabolites is observed.