Antidepressant-like effects were associated with activation of both noradrenergic and dopaminergic systems and attenuation of oxidative stress In animal models, maca powder enhanced serum luteinizing hormone LH levels in female rats during the proestrus LH surge in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting it may enhance fertility In postmenopausal models, maca modulates hormone levels particularly by decreasing follicle-stimulating hormone FSH levels In humans, although maca does not affect serum levels of LH, FSH, prolactin, testosterone, or estradiol in men 4 9 , it appears to modulate some hormone levels in women in some studies 24 26 but not others 25 Increased LH and decreased FSH that corresponded with improved sexual functioning in postmenopausal women are potentially attributed to a negative feedback loop, resulting in increased androgen production 24 It may also exert androgenic effects at the testosterone receptor on target organs without affecting testosterone or gonadotrophin levels 24 At the same time, the benefits of maca for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction in women may be more a function of advancing age rather than menopausal status, as there was no correlation with estrogen levels Subjective reports of altered menstrual cycles, moodiness, cramps, gastritis, and insomnia Flu-like symptoms and vomiting were reported in one study, but it is unclear if these were caused by maca Prolonged intermenstrual bleeding, elevated testosterone: In a woman in her thirties who ingested maca powder 1 tsp daily to improve energy levels and libido Maca may interfere with testosterone immunoassays Developing Your Personal Care Plan.
Integrative Medicine at Home Membership Program. About Mind-Body Therapies. How It Works. Purported Uses. To treat infertility No clinical trials support this use. To improve sexual function Evidence is limited and mixed for both men and women. Larger trials are needed to determine safety and efficacy. To improve strength and stamina Evidence is limited and more study is needed.
Do Not Take If. Side Effects. Unverified possible reactions include: altered menstrual cycles, moodiness, cramps, gastritis and insomnia Case report Prolonged bleeding and high testosterone levels: In a woman in her thirties who took 1 tsp daily of maca powder to improve energy and libido. Bleeding began within a few weeks of this regimen and improved after she stopped taking maca. High testosterone levels also returned to normal 1 month after she stopped taking maca.
Special Point. Maca may interfere with lab tests that measure testosterone levels. For Healthcare Professionals. Scientific Name. Lepidium meyenii, Lepidium peruvianum. Clinical Summary. Infertility Libido Stamina Menopause.
Mechanism of Action. Adverse Reactions. Case report Prolonged intermenstrual bleeding, elevated testosterone: In a woman in her thirties who ingested maca powder 1 tsp daily to improve energy levels and libido Herb Lab Interactions. Phytochemistry ; Effect of a lipidic extract from lepidium meyenii on sexual behavior in mice and rats.
Urology ; Effect of Lepidium meyenii MACA on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men. Andrologia ; Lepidium meyenii Maca improved semen parameters in adult men. Asian J Androl ; Hexanic Maca extract improves rat sexual performance more effectively than methanolic and chloroformic Maca extracts. Balick MJ,. Lee R. Maca: from traditional food crop to energy and libido stimulant. Altern Ther Health Med ; Economic Botany ; Investigation of the tuber constituents of maca Lepidium meyenii Walp.
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Most people who take Macafem use it to treat menopausal symptoms. The dosage is three tablets daily with meals, which can be increased to six for better results. As a natural product, the manufacturers claim that it has no side effects and should not interact with any other medication or supplements. Weight loss may be a side benefit of taking this product, but there are no studies of its effect on body weight.
If you are taking or considering taking Macafem or any other supplement, be sure your doctor is aware of your decision. Dorian Facey began writing in
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