Maca
1licensed products
1 monograph
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
6- Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
- Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
- Helps to support emotional aspects of sexual health
- Helps to support healthy mood balance during menopause
- The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g. Helps support healthy mood balance during menopause and emotional aspects of sexual health)
- The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 18 years and older. | 2–3.5 grams | per day |
| Adults 18 years and older. | 3–3.5 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
4cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a blood pressure condition (Valentova et al. 2008).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners (Gonzales and Gonzales-Castaneda 2009; Dording et al. 2008).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression (Brotto 2010; Gonzales and Gonzales-Castaneda 2009; Dording et al. 2008).
Alternative Names
3Maca(common)Peruvian-ginseng(common)Lepidium meyenii
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1150 mg1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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