The advancement within the food and nutrition sector has resulted in the development of a
special category of food, particularly referred to as “superfoods”. Superfoods are special kind …

Abstract Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walpers) has emerged as a popular functional plant food
due to various claimed health effects. This review details the major (ie, starch, dietary fiber …

Peruvian maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root native to the Andean region, cultivated for at
least 2000 years. Maca is rich in fiber, a large number of essential amino acids, fatty acids …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Maca–Lepidium meyenii Walp. has been
cultivated and used by Andean people for over 1300–2000 years in Peru as food and …

This review attempts to collate existing data and provide the perspectives for future studies
on the effects of plants on the male gonads. For many of these medicinal plants such as …

Testosterone concentrations in males tend to decline with advancing age. Low testosterone,
also known as androgen deficiency (AD), is associated with an increased risk of morbidity …

The present study was conducted to assess the chemical composition of Yellow Maca
(Lepidium meyenii) and its biological activity on stallions following oral administration of …

Male sexual dysfunction is a common disorder that appears to be a consequence of a wide
range of physical and psychological conditions. Due to mental stress, insufficient physical …

Stallion semen is damaged by oxidative stress during cooling and transport. Semen
processing and extenders have been tested to improve the fertilizing capacity of semen and …

Maca (Lepidium meyenii), a biennial herbaceous plant indigenous to the Andes Mountains,
has a rich history of traditional use for its purported health benefits. Maca's chemical …