Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD
Maca
MODERATE EVIDENCEAdaptogenLast updated
AVELOR SUMMARY
Peruvian adaptogen (Lepidium meyenii). 1.5-3g/day improves libido and sexual function WITHOUT changing testosterone levels. Colors matter: red maca for prostate, black maca for fertility/cognition, yellow maca for general energy. Gelatinized maca is more bioavailable and gentler on stomach.
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*Last updated: 2026-04-06*
Independently graded against 173,636 indexed supplements with 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, and NIH DSLD | Last updated:
Not medical advice. Based on published clinical research and systematic reviews.