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Black Maca

Lepidium meyenii black variant for energy.

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Overview

Lepidium meyenii black variant for energy.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Macamides affect SHBG and CB receptors.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Improves sperm parameters

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · GI upset
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            1500–3000 mg

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTAsian J Androl · 2001

            Black maca on sperm

            Gonzales GF, et al.

            9 men

            Key findings

            Improved sperm count and motility.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Black Maca — Improves sperm parameters

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Black Maca — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Black Maca — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Black Maca — pharmacokinetics

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Black Maca — clinical evidence

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