Impaired sexual activity can affect quality of life and thus cannot be ignored. In the USA, the Massachusetts Male Aging Study showed that 52% of men aged 50–70 experienced some some degree of erectile dysfunction (ED). On a wider age range of 18–59, 10.4% of men mentioned an inability to achieve and maintain an erection in the National Health and The National Health and Social Life Survey ( ... The NHSLS used an area probability sample of 3,432 respondents. ...
In the UK, similar figures were given in the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles II, 2000–2001 (NATSAL II). British Journal of Sexual Medicine
What is Maca?
Impaired sexual activity can affect quality of life and thus cannot be ignored. In the USA, the Massachusetts Male Aging Study showed that 52% of men aged 50–70 experienced some some degree of erectile dysfunction (ED). On a wider age range of 18–59, 10.4% of men mentioned an inability to achieve and maintain an erection in the National Health and The National Health and Social Life Survey ( ... The NHSLS used an area probability sample of 3,432 respondents. ...
In the UK, similar figures were given in the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles II, 2000–2001 (NATSAL II). British Journal of Sexual Medicine
Other names: Lepidium meyenii, Peruvian ginseng
Maca is a plant with a radish-like root that is used as a food and for medicinal purposes.
Although maca is unrelated to the ginseng family, it has been dubbed "Peruvian ginseng" because it is used as a folk remedy to increase stamina, energy, and sexual function.
Why Do People Use Maca?According to folklore, ancient Incan warriors took maca before going off to battle to make them physically strong. However, they were later prohibited from taking it, in order to protect conquered women from their heightened libidos. One study looked at the effect of 4 months treatment with maca tablets on semen quality in nine adult men. Treatment with maca resulted in increased seminal volume, sperm count, and sperm motility.
A 12-week randomized controlled trial looked at 1,500 mg maca, 3,000 mg maca, or placebo. After 8 weeks, there was an improvement in sexual desire in the men taking maca. Maca does not appear to affect hormone levels. Serum testosterone and estradiol levels were not different in men treated with maca compared to those who took the placebo. Other studies have found no effect on luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, prolactin, and 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone.
Safety
No side effects or hazards have been reported and are unknown.
Drug Interactions
No potential interactions have been reported.
Sources:
Gonzales GF et al. Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improved semen parameters in adult men. Asian Journal of Andology. 3.4 (2001):301-3.
Gonzales GF et al. Effect of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men. Andrologia. 34.6 (2002):367-72.
Gonzales GF et al. Effect of Lepidium meyenii (Maca), a root with aphrodisiac and fertility-enhancing properties, on serum reproductive hormone levels in adult healthy men. Journal of Endocrinology. 176.1 (2003):163-8.
Gonzales GF et al. Effect of alcoholic extract of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on testicular function in male rats. Asian Journal of Andology. 5.4 (2003):349-52.
Valentova K et al. The in vitro biological activity of Lepidium meyenii extracts. Cell Biology and Toxicology. (2006) 22.2:91-9.
By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide
Updated November 12, 2007
Maca is a root vegetable that is also used as a dietary supplement. As with many dietary supplements, maca is claimed to be beneficial for a wide variety of uses. Some of the claimed benefits of maca include treating the following conditions:
- Anemia
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Menstrual irregularity
- Menopause symptoms
- Osteoporosis
- Depression
- Stomach cancer
- Leukemia
- HIV and AIDS
- Tuberculosis
- Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH)
- Impotence (also known as erectile dysfunction, or ED).
Maca is also used to enhance fertility, increase sexual desire, and improve stamina, athletic performance, and memory. Maca is also claimed to help stimulate the immune system.
There is little evidence to suggest that maca really works for most of these uses (see Does Maca Work?).
As a plant, maca contains many different compounds and nutrients. It contains carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, and fatty acids. It contains a few different plant sterols and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which may be responsible for many of the medicinal properties. It also contains a significant amount of minerals, such as calcium, iron, and copper. Maca also contains compounds known as glucosinolates, which may have anti-cancer properties.
It is not clear how exactly maca works for any use, although it has been shown that maca does not seem to affect testosterone, estrogen, or other similar hormones, at least in healthy men.
We all hear rumors about various natural sex products like maca. But using these Peruvian root supplements myself, I personally experienced a significant improvement in erectile tissue response. I call it "nature's answer to Viagra". Said Garry P. Gordon, MD, former president of the American College for Advancement in Medicine.
Possible reaction after taking Maca
Reaksi selepas minum Maca
马嘉可能产生的调理反应
冥眩反应 Body Reaction / Reaksi | 病因 Reason / Sebab-Sebab | 处理方法 Advice / Cara Makan |
发烧或发热 Fever or Slight Demam ringan atau badan berasa panas | 血液循环提高，使新陈代谢提高，产生热能，增加体温 Improved circulation which promote body metabolism to release body heat and hence increase body temperature Peningkatan peredaran darah telah menyebabkan metabolisme badan meningkat. Maka haba telah dibebaskan, untuk menyimbangkan suhu badan. | 早上服用2小包，避免晚上服用。喝大量水份（1天3L 水） Take 2 packets in the morning. Avoid taking at night. Drink a lot of water (1 day 3L) Minum 2 paket pada waktu pagi, elakkan minumnya pada waktu malam. Minum banyak air. (1 hari 3L air) |
发烧，微亢奋，精神，难眠 Fever, Feeling alert, excited and can’t go to sleep Demam, terangsang, bertenaga atau terjaga pada waktu malam | 身体正在燃烧多余的脂肪，脂肪转化为热能 Burning of excessive fats in the body that convert heat in energy Proses badan yang sedang menukarkan lemak yang berlebihan ke dalam bentuk tenaga haba. | 早上服用2小包，避免晚上服用。喝大量水份（1天3L 水） Take 2 packets in the morning. Avoid taking at night. Drink a lot of water (1 day 3L) Minum 2 paket pada waktu pagi, elakkan minumnya pada waktu malam. Minum banyak air. (1 hari 3L air) |
排泄物呈黑色 Excrement color turns dark Kemuhan hijau kehitam-hitaman | 纤维素帮助清除积在肠内已久的残余物 Detoxification resulted by fiber Fiber sedang membantu badan membuangkan sisa toksik yang berkumpul dalam kolon. | 每天2小包。饮食清淡，多喝水。 2 packets daily. Avoid heavy food. Drink more water 2 paket setiap hari. Kurangan makanan yang terlalu berat. Minum banyak air. |
多放屁，胸口发闷，打呃，作呕 Let out gas flatulence, uneasy chest experience, Nausea Berkentut, sakit dada, sedu dan loya | 肠胃不好 Malfunction of digestive system Simtom sistem penghadaman yang lemah atau sakit kembung. | 继续每天服用2小包 Continue 2 packets daily Minum 2 paket setiap hari secara berterusan. |
爱睡，手脚疲倦 Sleepy and tiredness Mengantuk, tangan dan kaki berasa letih | 体质酸性，肝脏机能衰退。压力，疲劳或服药太多所至 Acidic Blood, malfunction of liver, over exhausted, been taking too much of drugs and chemicals Simtom keadaan badan yang berasid. Keadaan fungsi pada kalbu yang lemah. Terlalu letih atau pengambilan ubat yang berlebihan. | 照常每天服用2小包。喝大量水份。少吃肉类，多休息。 2 packets daily. Drink more water. Less meat and more rest 2 paket sehari, minum banyak air. Kurangkan makan daging dan banyak berehat. |
晕眩，虚弱，饥饿 Dizziness, weak and hungry Pening, lemah, selalu berasa lapar | 低血糖或盆血。脂肪燃烧时，血糖会降低。 Lower blood sugar level or Anemia. Fat will be burnt off and blood sugar will be lowered Orang yang menghadapi hipoglisemia atau anemia. Asas gula darah mungkin turun untuk membakar lemak yang berlebihan. | 餐后服用，避免空腹服用 Take after meal. Avoid drinking on a empty stomach Minum lepas makan. Jangan minum dengan perut kosong. |
下痢，腹泻 Flow swiftly Cirit-birit | 肠胃不干净，纤维素帮助清除有害物 Malfunction of digestive system, fiber helps for detoxification Terdapat toksin dalam sistem penghadaman. Fiber sedang membersihkan toksin yang berlebihan. | 继续每天服用2小包 Continue 2 packets daily Minum 2 paket setiap hari secara berterusan. |
便秘，大便出血或血丝现象 Constipation, bleeding in passing motion Sembilit, kumuhan berdarah | 痣疮，缺乏纤维素,缺乏水份或矿物质 Piles, insufficient fiber, water or mineral Simtom penyakit buasir, kekurangan fiber, kekurangan air atau mineral di dalam badan. | 早上服用2小包，避免晚上服用。喝大量水份（1天3L 水） Take 2 packets in the morning. Avoid taking at night. Drink a lot of water (1 day 3L) Minum 2 paket pada waktu pagi, elakkan minumnya pada waktu malam. Minum banyak air. (1 hari 3L air) |
青春痘，红斑，出汗 Pimples, rash, foul. Jerawat, bintik-bintik merah, berpeluh | 肝脏机能衰退，毒素太多 Poor function of liver, excessive toxic in our body Simtom jantung yang lemah, terdapat toksin yang berlebihan di dalam badan. | 继续每天服用2小包 Continue 2 packets daily Minum 2 paket setiap hari secara berterusan. |
月经不规则 Menstruation disorder Haid yang tidak tetap | 荷尔蒙失调 Imbalance of hormone in body Masalah ketidakseimbang hormon di dalam badan. | 继续每天服用2小包 Continue 2 packets daily Minum 2 paket setiap hari secara berterusan. |
流鼻水，气喘，多咳，多痰 Runny nose, asthma, coughs expectoration hidung berair, asma, gengahak | 吸烟者，呼吸系统衰退 Smoker, weak respiratory function Penghisap rokok, simtom fungsi respirasi yang lemah. | 继续每天服用2小包 Continue 2 packets daily Minum 2 paket setiap hari secara berterusan. |
脸肿，脚肿，体重上升 Slight edema on face & foot, weight gain Muka dan kaki bengkak, berat badan naik | 肾机能衰退，心脏机能衰退 Poor function of kidney & heart Simtom fungsi buah pinggan, jantung dan hati yang lemah. | 继续每天服用2小包 Continue 2 packets daily Minum 2 paket setiap hari secara berterusan. |
手脚麻痹，抽胫 Paralytic of hand and leg Kaki tangan rasa kebas, kejang | 血液循环不良，缺钙 Bad circulation; Insufficient calcium Peredaran darah yang lemah, kekurangan kalsium di dalam badan. | 继续每天服用2小包 Continue 2 packets daily Minum 2 paket setiap hari secara berterusan. |
患部疼痛加剧 Inflammation of old injury Kawasan yang dijangkiti / luka rasa lebih sakit | 血液循环提高，修补病患部 Improved circulation, old injury is being cured Peredaran darah sedang meningkat demi mem baiki kawasan jangkitan / luka. | 继续每天服用2小包 Continue 2 packets daily Minum 2 paket setiap hari secara berterusan. |
Cara Makan / Direction:
Tuangkan 1 paket Maca dan campur dengan Air ( 100 ml – 200 ml ). Kacuk dan minum .
Pour a sachet Maca water ( 100ml – 200 ml ). Stir evenly and consume.
Dos yang disyorkan / Recommmeded dose:
1 paket sehari
1 sachets once a day
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