Sexual Health

Maca (L. meyenii) for improving sexual function: A systematic review 

A 2010 systematic review has been performed on the effects of maca on sexual function in humans. Four randomized clinical trials (RCT) met all the inclusion criteria. According to the review, two RCTs suggested a significant positive effect of maca on sexual dysfunction or sexual desire in healthy menopausal women or healthy adult men, while …

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Medicinal effects of Peruvian maca (Lepidium meyenii): A review 

This review from 2020 examines evidence of the Peruvian maca composition and the recent findings regarding the medicinal effects of this root in sexual dysfunction regulation, neuroprotective effects, action in memory enhancement, antidepressant, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory activities and skin protection.  References: da Silva Leitão Peres N , Cabrera Parra Bortoluzzi L , Medeiros Marques LL …

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Zinc: A necessary ion for mammalian sperm fertilization competency 

In this review from 2018 of zinc and sperm fertilization ability, researchers found many links between zinc concentrations and healthy sperm counts and morphology (shape). An animal study found that zinc supplementation improved sexual dysfunction, potentially due to zinc’s ability to increase serum testosterone levels. In a human study, zinc supplementation was able to correct …

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