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Maca -Lepidium Meyenii

Monograph
1,206products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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Maca(common)Peruvian-ginseng(common)Lepidium meyenii(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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Maca(common)Peruvian-ginseng(common)Lepidium meyenii(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • 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 Health Claims (Français)

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  • 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

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older.2–3.5 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older.3–3.5 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk 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).

Ingredients Covered

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Lepidium meyeniiLepidium meyenii - RootMacaPeruvian-ginseng

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