Sexual desire
Maca root extracts have been shown to improve subjective ratings of sexual desire, with tentative positive results in improving mild erectile dysfunction. [2] [3]
*Research discussed herein represent preliminary findings requiring additional and more rigorous evaluation before certain health claims can be made.
Sources
[1] Shin, Byung-Cheul, et al. “Maca (L. Meyenii) for Improving Sexual Function: A Systematic Review.” BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 6 Aug. 2010, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2928177/.
[2] Gonzales GF;Córdova A;Vega K;Chung A;Villena A;Góñez C;Castillo S; “Effect of Lepidium Meyenii (MACA) on Sexual Desire and Its Absent Relationship with Serum Testosterone Levels in Adult Healthy Men.” Andrologia, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12472620/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2023.
[3] Zenico T;Cicero AF;Valmorri L;Mercuriali M;Bercovich E; “Subjective Effects of Lepidium Meyenii (MACA) Extract on Well-Being and Sexual Performances in Patients with Mild Erectile Dysfunction: A Randomised, Double-Blind Clinical Trial.” Andrologia, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19260845/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2023.