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Maca root is thought to have medicinal benefits, such as improving sexual function and desire, increasing sperm concentration, and helping the body manage stress.
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It may also help with depression, energy, and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
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The standard dose for maca is 1,500-3,000 mg, and it should be taken daily, alongside food.
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It may also increase libido, reduce erectile dysfunction, boost energy and endurance, and increase fertility.
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Maca root is a plant native to the Peruvian Andes mountains that has become popular worldwide in the past few decades for its potential benefits for fertility, libido, menopause, and more. It contains fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, as well as other bioactive compounds, which are thought to be responsible for maca's medicinal benefits. While research is limited and study findings on its effects have been mixed, maca may help improve sexual function and sexual desire, improve sperm concentration, and improve sexual desire in some people.
4 Benefits of Maca Root (and Potential Side Effects) - Healthline
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People take maca by mouth for male infertility , health problems after menopause , increasing sexual desire in healthy people, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses
MACA - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
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Side effects of maca root are generally uncommon and mild and may include gastrointestinal symptoms or headaches.
There have been subjective (based on personal feelings) reports of altered menstrual cycles, moodiness, cramps, gastritis, and insomnia.
Maca's effect on hormone levels is poorly understood.
Maca Root: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
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Helps the Body Manage Stress. Maca is an adaptogenic herb, and something all adaptogens have in common is that they can help the body manage environmental stress, explains Dr. Shah.
May Help With Depression. A 2014 study of mice found a link between consuming maca for six weeks and increased dopamine levels, leading to reduced feelings of depression Ai Z, Cheng AF, Yu YT, Yu LJ, Jin W. Antidepressant-like behavioral, anatomical, and biochemical effects of petroleum ether extract from maca (lepidium meyenii) in mice exposed to chronic, unpredictable stress.
May Lead to Increased Energy. One common reason people consume maca is for a caffeine-free energy boost. “While scientific studies haven’t been able to show exactly how maca boosts energy in the body, it does seem to have energy-producing effects in some people,” says Dr. Koffler.
May Help With Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause. Dr. Wilder recommends maca most often to women in perimenopause or menopause. “What scientific literature shows is that maca supports the body during this stage of life without changing estrogen levels,” she says.
7 Benefits Of Maca Root, According To Experts – Forbes Health
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Maca is a plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, Lepidium peruvianum and Lepidium meyeni, which have a history of being used as an aphrodisiac. Research suggests that maca can increase libido, improve sexual function, and improve the symptoms of menopause, though more research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn regarding its effectiveness. The standard dose for maca is 1,500-3,000 mg, and it should be taken daily, alongside food.
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