What are Mac's health benefits?
Long used as a herbal medicine and food by indigenous people from the Andes Mountains Peru, the benefits of Mac quickly accepted the attention of early Spanish settlers in South America. The Spaniards were informed of the reputation of Mac as a substance increasing fertility and successfully used it with their livestock. The same reputation was an increasingly popular herb as a dietary supplement. The most widespread benefits of Mac today are the supposed herbs abilities to increase libido and provide energy. The traditional healing use of MACA root includes increasing fertility in both humans and animals. In addition, modern herbalists in the region use the plant to treat female reproductive disorders, anemia and stomach cancer. Dried root preparations are launched in many areas of the world as a solution of hormonal imbalance, to increase physical stamina and sexual performance and as an aphrodisiac. The benefits of MAC are subject to scientific studies performed to determine specific herb actions.
Research studies of Maca benefits have shown that although Maca has traditionally been used in the Andes to increase sexual desires and increase fertility, hormones associated with sexuality in men do not change. On the other hand, clinical studies have found that Maca has a positive effect on the sexual desire stated separately. One study found that in a group of healthy men, people who received Mac had rather than placebo after eight weeks of treatment. In a study of postmenopausal women, scientists found that there were no hormonal changes in Maca treatment. They found that anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction were significant to decreased in a group that received Mac in comparison with the group that received placebo.
Animal research into Mac benefits suggests that the herb to reduce the size of the prostate. The effect was found in the treatment of rats with red MAKA. Other studies using rats concluded that Maca has reduced the negative effects of high altitude on sperm production. ExistEvidence that increased doses in animal studies have increased sexual activity. Since it is traditionally consumed in large quantities in the Andes, the amount of MAKA is found in food supplements compared to comparison.
Maca has been used for thousands of years as a main source of nutrients and as a medicine in the Peruvian Andes. Traditionally, its roots were consumed as fresh or dried food. Its use as a highly nutritious basic meal indicates its safety. There are no known side effects except the possibility of intestinal gas or insomnia with large doses. Also, the herb has no known interaction Wijina herbs or medicines.