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22 Diseases Researched for Maca

Name	AC	CK
Low Libido	2	20
Infertility: Male	3	14
Depression: Postmenopausal	2	12
Asthenozoospermia	1	10
Erectile Dysfunction	1	10
Postmenopausal Disorders	1	10
Sexual Dysfunction	1	10
Sexual Dysfunction: SSRI-induced	1	10
Infertility: Female	1	2
Lead Poisoning	1	2
Memory Impairment: Hormone Deficiency Induced	1	2
Memory Loss	1	2
Osteoporosis	1	2
Pesticide Toxicity	1	2
Postmenopausal Disorders: Memory Impairment	1	2
Cancers: Multi-Drug Resistant	1	1
Cartilage Diseases	1	1
Heavy Metal Toxicity	1	1
Inflammation	1	1
Oxidative Stress	1	1
Prostatic Hyperplasia, Testosterone-Induced	1	0
Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign	1	0

6 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Maca

Name	AC	CK
Aphrodisiac	1	10
17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitor	1	1
Antioxidants	1	1
Antiproliferative	1	1
Aromatase Inhibitors	1	1
Chemosensitizer	1	1

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Cumulative Knowledge Score 33
Overall Research Rating GOOD

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Maca does not change serum reproductive hormone levels in adult healthy men. Jan 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : J Endocrinol. 2003 Jan;176(1):163-8. PMID: 12525260

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2003

Study Type : Human Study

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Maca extract improves subjective perception of general and sexual well-being in adults patients with Erectile Dysfunction. Apr 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Andrologia. 2009 Apr;41(2):95-9. PMID: 19260845

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Erectile Dysfunction

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Maca has a beneficial effect on psychological symptoms and sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Nov 01, 2008

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Pubmed Data : Menopause. 2008 Nov-Dec;15(6):1157-62. PMID: 18784609

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2008

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Depression: Postmenopausal, Postmenopausal Disorders

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Maca improves semen parameters in adult men. Dec 01, 2001

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Pubmed Data : Asian J Androl. 2001 Dec;3(4):301-3. PMID: 11753476

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2001

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Asthenozoospermia, Infertility: Male

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Maca improves sexual desire in men without effecting serum testosterone and estrogen levels. Dec 01, 2002

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Pubmed Data : Andrologia. 2002 Dec;34(6):367-72. PMID: 12472620

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2002

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Low Libido, Sexual Dysfunction

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Maca reduces blood pressure and depression.Jan 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Climacteric. 2015 Feb ;18(1):69-78. Epub 2014 Aug 7. PMID: 24931003

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Depression, Hypertension

Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents, Antihypertensive Agents

Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts, Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin

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Maca root is well-tolerated and may alleviate SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction and improve libido. Sep 01, 2008

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Pubmed Data : CNS Neurosci Ther. 2008 Fall;14(3):182-91. PMID: 18801111

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Low Libido, Sexual Dysfunction: SSRI-induced

Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac

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Maca root may alleviate SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015 ;2015:949036. Epub 2015 Apr 14. PMID: 25954318

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Sexual Dysfunction: SSRI-induced

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A polysaccharide was obtained from Lepidium meyenii has anti-fatigue effect.Mar 15, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Nat Prod Res. 2018 Mar 16:1-10. Epub 2018 Mar 16. PMID: 29544368

Article Published Date : Mar 15, 2018

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Fatigue

Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides

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Black Maca (Lepidium meyenii) improves experimental memory impairment induced by ovariectomy. Oct 09, 2008

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2008 Oct 9. PMID: 18955369

Article Published Date : Oct 09, 2008

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Memory Impairment: Hormone Deficiency Induced, Memory Loss, Postmenopausal Disorders: Memory Impairment

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Effects of the maca extract on the ultrastructures of mitochondria in the spinal nerve cell and exercise endurance.Jun 07, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi. 2017 Jun 8 ;33(6):535-538. PMID: 29931904

Article Published Date : Jun 07, 2017

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Athletic Performance

Therapeutic Actions : Exercise

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Malondialdehyde Down-regulation, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Maca has a beneficial effect on antioxidant status, lipid and glucose metabolism in rats. Jun 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2007 Jun;62(2):59-63. PMID: 17333395

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007

Study Type : Animal Study

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Maca improves fertility in normal female adult mice. Aug 30, 1991

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Pubmed Data : Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1991 Aug 30;179(1):661-7. PMID: 15869705

Article Published Date : Aug 30, 1991

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Infertility: Female

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Maca improves learning and attenuates depression in ovariectomized mice. Jun 23, 2006

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2006 Jun 23;6:23. PMID: 16796734

Article Published Date : Jun 23, 2006

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Depression: Postmenopausal

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Maca protects against estrogen deficient bone loss in an animal model of ovariectomy induced osteoporosis. Apr 21, 2006

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Apr 21;105(1-2):274-9. Epub 2006 Feb 8. PMID: 16466876

Article Published Date : Apr 21, 2006

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Osteoporosis

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Maca reduces pesticide induced sperm damage in mice. Nov 03, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Oncogene. 2005 Nov 3;24(48):7180-9. PMID: 15685355

Article Published Date : Nov 03, 2005

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Infertility: Male, Pesticide Toxicity

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Maca reverses lead acetate induced damage on reproductive function in male rats. Jul 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2006 Jul;44(7):1114-22. Epub 2006 Feb 28. PMID: 16510228

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2006

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Infertility: Male, Lead Poisoning

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This present research explores Maca as an effective hepatoprotective medicine to inhibit inflammation and liver injury caused by acute hepatitis.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Mediators Inflamm. 2018 ;2018:8982756. Epub 2018 Dec 16. PMID: 30647537

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Hepatitis: Lectin-Induced (concanavalin)

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Hepatoprotective, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, NF-kappaB Inhibitor, STAT3 Inhibitor

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Clove, licorice, mace and cardamom exhibit free radical scavenging, metal chelation and antioxidant activity. Jan 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Biofactors. 2007;31(3-4):219-27. PMID: 18997285

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Cardamom, Clove, Licorice, Maca

Diseases : Heavy Metal Toxicity, Oxidative Stress

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Effects of two polysaccharides from Lepidium meyenii (maca) on intestinal immunity and inflammation in vitro.Mar 20, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2022 Mar 21 ;13(6):3441-3452. Epub 2022 Mar 21. PMID: 35244109

Article Published Date : Mar 20, 2022

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Inflammation

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interferon Gamma Reducer, Interleukin-8 downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor

Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides

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Isolation, identification, and immunomodulatory mechanism of peptides from Lepidium meyenii protein hydrolysate.Mar 30, 2022

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Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2022 Mar 31. Epub 2022 Mar 31. PMID: 35357828

Article Published Date : Mar 30, 2022

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Maca

Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory

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Maca and cat's claw both demonstrate chondroprotective properties. Apr 07, 2006

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2006 Apr 7;6:13. PMID: 16603065

Article Published Date : Apr 07, 2006

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Cat's Claw, Maca

Diseases : Cartilage Diseases

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Mace contains a compound, myristicin, with anti-inflammatory activity on par with indomethacin. Feb 01, 1989

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Pubmed Data : Jpn J Pharmacol. 1989 Feb;49(2):155-63. PMID: 2487032

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1989

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Inflammation

Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs

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Mace contains antimicrobial agents with antifungal and antibacterial activity. May 01, 1991

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Pubmed Data : J Nat Prod. 1991 May-Jun;54(3):856-9. PMID: 1955885

Article Published Date : May 01, 1991

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Mace contains compounds which exhibit antiproliferative, anti-aromatse and anti-17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity. Nov 01, 2001

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Pubmed Data : Planta Med. 2001 Nov;67(8):700-4. PMID: 11731908

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2001

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Maca

Pharmacological Actions : 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitor, Antiproliferative , Aromatase Inhibitors

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Macelignan, a phytoestrogen extracted from mace, increases drug sensitivity in multidrug resistance cancer cells. Jan 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Cancer. 2009;61(4):538-43. PMID: 19838926

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Cancers: Multi-Drug Resistant

Pharmacological Actions : Chemosensitizer

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These results suggested the potential utilization of polysaccharide MP1 as a natural antioxidant.Oct 14, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Int J Biol Macromol. 2018 Oct 15 ;118(Pt A):816-833. Epub 2018 Jun 25. PMID: 29953890

Article Published Date : Oct 14, 2018

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Toxicity, Lipid Peroxidation

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides

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Red Maca (Lepidium Meyenii) reduces prostatic hyperplasia in mice. - Article 1Jun 01, 2008

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Pubmed Data : Andrologia. 2008 Jun;40(3):179-85. PMID: 18477205

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2008

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign

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Red Maca (Lepidium Meyenii) reduces testosterone-induced prostatic hyperplasia in mice. Mar 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Asian J Androl. 2007 Mar;9(2):245-51. PMID: 17334591

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2007

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Substances : Maca

Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia, Testosterone-Induced

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Maca does not change serum reproductive hormone levels in adult healthy men. Jan 01, 2003

Maca extract improves subjective perception of general and sexual well-being in adults patients with Erectile Dysfunction. Apr 01, 2009

Maca has a beneficial effect on psychological symptoms and sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Nov 01, 2008

Maca improves semen parameters in adult men. Dec 01, 2001

Maca improves sexual desire in men without effecting serum testosterone and estrogen levels. Dec 01, 2002

Maca reduces blood pressure and depression.Jan 31, 2015

Maca root is well-tolerated and may alleviate SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction and improve libido. Sep 01, 2008

Maca root may alleviate SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women.Dec 31, 2014

A polysaccharide was obtained from Lepidium meyenii has anti-fatigue effect.Mar 15, 2018

Black Maca (Lepidium meyenii) improves experimental memory impairment induced by ovariectomy. Oct 09, 2008

Effects of the maca extract on the ultrastructures of mitochondria in the spinal nerve cell and exercise endurance.Jun 07, 2017

Maca has a beneficial effect on antioxidant status, lipid and glucose metabolism in rats. Jun 01, 2007

Maca improves fertility in normal female adult mice. Aug 30, 1991

Maca improves learning and attenuates depression in ovariectomized mice. Jun 23, 2006

Maca protects against estrogen deficient bone loss in an animal model of ovariectomy induced osteoporosis. Apr 21, 2006

Maca reduces pesticide induced sperm damage in mice. Nov 03, 2005

Maca reverses lead acetate induced damage on reproductive function in male rats. Jul 01, 2006

This present research explores Maca as an effective hepatoprotective medicine to inhibit inflammation and liver injury caused by acute hepatitis.Dec 31, 2017

Clove, licorice, mace and cardamom exhibit free radical scavenging, metal chelation and antioxidant activity. Jan 01, 2007

Effects of two polysaccharides from Lepidium meyenii (maca) on intestinal immunity and inflammation in vitro.Mar 20, 2022

Isolation, identification, and immunomodulatory mechanism of peptides from Lepidium meyenii protein hydrolysate.Mar 30, 2022

Maca and cat's claw both demonstrate chondroprotective properties. Apr 07, 2006

Mace contains a compound, myristicin, with anti-inflammatory activity on par with indomethacin. Feb 01, 1989

Mace contains antimicrobial agents with antifungal and antibacterial activity. May 01, 1991

Mace contains compounds which exhibit antiproliferative, anti-aromatse and anti-17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity. Nov 01, 2001

Macelignan, a phytoestrogen extracted from mace, increases drug sensitivity in multidrug resistance cancer cells. Jan 01, 2009

These results suggested the potential utilization of polysaccharide MP1 as a natural antioxidant.Oct 14, 2018

Red Maca (Lepidium Meyenii) reduces prostatic hyperplasia in mice. - Article 1Jun 01, 2008

Red Maca (Lepidium Meyenii) reduces testosterone-induced prostatic hyperplasia in mice. Mar 01, 2007

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