Exploring the chemical and pharmacological variability of Lepidium meyenii: a comprehensive review of the effects of maca [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyMaca (Lepidium meyenii), a biennial herbaceous plant indigenous to the Andes Mountains, has a rich history of traditional use for its purported health benefits.
Mirtha Navarro-Hoyos
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Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) on semen quality parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 Background: This study aimed to examine the evidence for the effect of Lepidium meyenii Walp. [Brassicaceae] (L. meyenii W.), known as maca, on improving semen quality.Methods: Nine databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that ...
Hye Won Lee +4 more
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Comparison between the Biological Active Compounds in Plants with Adaptogenic Properties (Rhaponticum carthamoides, Lepidium meyenii, Eleutherococcus senticosus and Panax ginseng) [PDF]
Plants, 2021 Background: In the 1960s, research into plant adaptogens began. Plants with adaptogenic properties have rich phytochemical compositions and have been used by humanity since ancient times.
Velislava Todorova +2 more
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The complete chloroplast genome sequence of the medicinal plant Lepidium meyenii Walp. (Cruciferae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2020 Lepidium meyenii Walp. is a frequently used medicinal plant (namely, ‘maca’) in Yunnan Province of China. In this study, we sequenced the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of L.
Feng-qin Zhang, Hai-zhu Zhang
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Influence of dietary supplementation with Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on sperm quality in dogs [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceMaca is a traditional Andean crop used as a nutraceutical for the fertility-enhancing properties that are linked with antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate, for the first time, the potential beneficial effects of oral Maca (Lepidium
Debora Teresa Gattuso +9 more
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Phytochemical Evaluation of Lepidium meyenii, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Spirulina platensis, and Tribulus arabica, and Their Potential Effect on Monosodium Glutamate Induced Male Reproductive Dysfunction in Adult Wistar Rats [PDF]
AntioxidantsMonosodium glutamate (MSG), a sodium salt derived from glutamic acid, is widely used in commercial food products to improve taste, quality, and preservation.
Naglaa Gamil Shehab +11 more
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A Theoretical Study on the Efficacy and Mechanism of Combined YAP-1 and PARP-1 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme Using Peruvian Maca Lepidium meyenii [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologyGlioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of brain cancer. Current therapeutic strategies, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, often fail due to the tumor’s ability to develop resistance. The
Albert Gabriel Turpo-Peqqueña +4 more
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Structural characterizations and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of four Lepidium meyenii polysaccharides with different molecular weights [PDF]
Natural Products and Bioprospecting, 2023 Four polysaccharides (MCPa, MCPb, MCPc, MCPd) were obtained from Lepidium meyenii Walp. Their structures were characterized by chemical and instrumental methods including total sugar, uronic acid and protein content determination, UV, IR and NMR ...
Luan Wen +5 more
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The effects of Lepidium meyenii on MSG-induced subfertility in male Wistar rats: Targeting oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory cytokines, steroidogenic enzymes, and reproductive hormones regulation [PDF]
HeliyonObjective and rationale: Although monosodium glutamate (MSG), commonly used to enrich food flavour, is generally considered safe for consumption, evidence has shown its adverse effects on physiological functions, including male reproduction, when ...
Temidayo S. Omolaoye +4 more
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Maca (Lepidium meyenii) as a Functional Food and Dietary Supplement: A Review on Analytical Studies [PDF]
FoodsMaca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.), a Brassicaceae species native to the high Andes of Peru, has gained global attention as a functional food and herbal medicinal product due to its endocrine-modulating, fertility-enhancing, and neuroprotective properties ...
Andreas Wasilewicz, Ulrike Grienke
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