BMC Complement Altern Med August 2010 PMID 20691074

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

Byung-Cheul Shin, Myeong Soo Lee, Eun Jin Yang, Hyun-Suk Lim, Edzard Ernst

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Peak: 1 in Nov 2019
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What people are saying

Discussions highlight skepticism about the efficacy of maca, citing limited evidence and unregulated supplement sales, using words like 'limited evidence,' 'unclear,' and questions on supplement regulation, which underscores the cautious and somewhat skeptical tone, with some engagement in questioning product authenticity and scientific support.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

There is no clear consensus among the posts, with some expressing skepticism about the evidence supporting maca's efficacy, while others acknowledge the limited but suggestive findings.

InterestNeutral interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some discussion of the potential benefits and uncertainties, but overall limited exploration of the topic's depth.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussion demonstrates some engagement, especially when questioning product regulation and evidence quality, though not very deep or detailed.

ImpactNeutral impact

The posts reflect a neutral view on the publication's impact, recognizing it as part of ongoing debate rather than a definitive breakthrough.

Abstract in brief

  • The review analyzed multiple clinical trials to determine if maca root, a plant from the Andes, can help improve sexual function, but overall evidence is limited.
  • Some studies showed that maca might benefit healthy menopausal women and men by increasing sexual desire or addressing erectile dysfunction, but other studies found no effects.
  • Due to the small number and quality of studies, more high-quality research is needed to confidently say whether maca is effective for sexual health.]

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XM guy
@guy_xm · X

Maca 吹很大 只要配上[改善性功能],貨物價值就會提升。不要輕易相信一粒supplement 就可以解決千古以來嘅問題,如果真係得,就無需偉哥。從來心理因素比生理因素來得重要,從來陰莖只係佔性嘅一小部分。 #EvidenceBase https://t.co/usfWqY1Y2L https://t.co/UbMtW9Hp0F

Apr 5, 2022 · 9 likes · 14,011 followers View post →
Sharon L Bober
@DrSharonBober · X

@drteplinsky @LailaAgrawalMD @drdonsdizon Super popular OTC use but very limited evidence to suggest efficacy. Review articles to date (including RCTs that have been done) are equable at best. Also unclear that what is sold as Maca root IS Maca since it’s unregulated. https://t.co/prhAuphAQq

Nov 20, 2022 · 5 likes · 1,237 followers View post →

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Sharon L Bober
@DrSharonBober · X

@drteplinsky @LailaAgrawalMD @drdonsdizon Super popular OTC use but very limited evidence to suggest efficacy. Review articles to date (including RCTs that have been done) are equable at best. Also unclear that what is sold as Maca root IS Maca since it’s unregulated. https://t.co/prhAuphAQq

Nov 20, 2022 · 5 likes · 1,237 followers View post →
XM guy
@guy_xm · X

Maca 吹很大 只要配上[改善性功能],貨物價值就會提升。不要輕易相信一粒supplement 就可以解決千古以來嘅問題,如果真係得,就無需偉哥。從來心理因素比生理因素來得重要,從來陰莖只係佔性嘅一小部分。 #EvidenceBase https://t.co/usfWqY1Y2L https://t.co/UbMtW9Hp0F

Apr 5, 2022 · 9 likes · 14,011 followers View post →