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Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improved semen parameters
in adult men |
| EXPERIENCE |
The present study was designed to determine the effect of a 4 month oral treatment with tablets of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on seminal analysis in nine adult normal men aged 24-44 years old. |
| AUTHOR |
Gustavo F. Gonzales 2001 Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Philosophy and Instituto de Investigaciones de la Altura. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru |
| METHODS |
Nine men received tablets of Maca (1500 or 3000 mg/day) for 4 months. Seminal analysis was studied according to guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). Serum luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin (PRL), testosterone (T) and estradiol (E2) were measured before and after treatment. |
| RESULTS |
Treatment with Maca resulted in an increased seminal volume, sperm count per ejaculation, motile sperm count, and sperm motility. Serum hormone levels were not modified with Maca treatment. Increase of sperm count was not related to dose of Maca.(See research) |
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| Lepidium Meyenii (MACA) effect on sexual desire and its absent relation with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men. |
| EXPERIENCE |
Random experience, placebo effect controlled, 57 adult healthy men (21-56 aged). Daily administration, 1,5 - 3 grs. gelatinized MACA. |
| AUTHOR |
Gustavo F. Gonzales 2002 Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Philosophy and Instituto de Investigaciones de la Altura. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru |
| METHOD: |
The study was made in 12 weeks with placebo effect controlled, randomized and with parallel trial in which it was compared active treatment of different doses of MACA gelatinized with placebo. The aim was to demonstrate whether the effect of MACA on subjective report on sexual desire was due to an effect caused on mood or on serum testosterone levels. 21-56 aged men received MACA in one of two doses: 1500 mg, 3000 mg of placebo. Self - perception on sexual desire and score on Hamilton test for depression and anxiety were measured at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of treatment. |
| RESULTS |
After 4 weeks of treatment, two men treated in placebo group reported an increase on sexual desire (16.6%) meanwhile no men in this group had an increase on sexual desire at week 8 or 12 (0,0%).
At 4 week, 24,4 % of men treated with MACA reported a several increase on sexual desire. At week 8 and 12, this increase was notified respectively by 40,0% and 42,2% of men in the same group. The main difference between the group of MACA and the one treated with placebo was remarked at week 8. Serum testosterone and oestradiol levels were neither different in the group treated with MACA nor in the one treated with placebo (P :NS). Logistic regression analysis showed that MACA has an independent effect on sexual desire at week 8 and 12 of treatment. In conclusion, treatment with MACA improves sexual desire. (see research) |
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