April 2020 PMID 31989657

Inflammatory pathway employed by Red Maca to treat induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats.

Cinthya Vásquez-Velásquez, Manuel Gasco, Diego Fano-Sizgorich, Gustavo F Gonzales

Mentions

10
Peak: 4 in Feb 2025
across 3 sources since Jun 2022

Extended reach

78,152
potential audience

Total likes

2,916

Video views

73,556

Mentions per month

Jun 2022 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discourse reflects a balanced curiosity about red maca's role in treating prostate enlargement, with posts mentioning symptom improvements and comparisons to finasteride, using phrases like 'marked improvement' and 'alternative to saw palmetto,' which demonstrate a moderate level of engagement and perceived impact to viewers interested in prostate health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential benefits of red maca and other treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, with some citing direct experiences or related research findings.

InterestModerate interest

Posters display moderate interest by discussing alternative treatments and their effects, indicating curiosity about novel approaches.

EngagementHigh engagement

The comments go beyond surface-level reactions, referencing specific mechanisms, such as inflammatory pathways and immune responses, showing deeper engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the relevance of the publication's findings to prostate treatment options, though they are more exploratory than transformative at this stage.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Simon Breidert
@SimonBreidert · X

Effects of #finasteride on prostate:"... finasteride treatments decreased inflammatory cells counts in prostate, inhibiting TNFa... Finasteride increased IL4... data suggest that finasteride acts on Th2 response by increasing IL4 in #prostate..." https://t.co/yxiuHLefYs #urology

Jun 14, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 742 followers View post →
clorazene
@clorazene · X

@drkohilathas I used red maca for benign prostatic hypertrophy, as an alternative to saw palmetto. In addition to the PSA values ​​remaining within the norm, there is also a marked improvement in symptoms. https://t.co/bU4SVcH4VV

Apr 23, 2023 · 4 likes · 157 followers View post →
PSSD WARRIOR
@PssdWarrior · X

RT @SimonBreidert: Effects of #finasteride on prostate:"... finasteride treatments decreased inflammatory cells counts in prostate, inhibit…

Jun 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,425 followers View post →
Sportsinvestor
@lyrope5 · X

The ONE HERB That Shrinks Prostate Size & Weight https://t.co/wN0PJzenPN via @YouTube

Feb 6, 2025 · 1,082 followers View post →
Sportsinvestor
@lyrope5 · X

The ONE HERB That Shrinks Prostate Size & Weight https://t.co/hvwRXd48iG via @YouTube

Feb 6, 2025 · 1,082 followers View post →
Ryan Clark
@RyanCla64726007 · X

RT @SimonBreidert: Effects of #finasteride on prostate:"... finasteride treatments decreased inflammatory cells counts in prostate, inhibit…

Jun 15, 2022 · 2 shares · 97 followers View post →

All mentions

Sportsinvestor
@lyrope5 · X

The ONE HERB That Shrinks Prostate Size & Weight https://t.co/wN0PJzenPN via @YouTube

Feb 6, 2025 · 1,082 followers View post →
Sportsinvestor
@lyrope5 · X

The ONE HERB That Shrinks Prostate Size & Weight https://t.co/hvwRXd48iG via @YouTube

Feb 6, 2025 · 1,082 followers View post →
clorazene
@clorazene · X

@drkohilathas I used red maca for benign prostatic hypertrophy, as an alternative to saw palmetto. In addition to the PSA values ​​remaining within the norm, there is also a marked improvement in symptoms. https://t.co/bU4SVcH4VV

Apr 23, 2023 · 4 likes · 157 followers View post →
Ryan Clark
@RyanCla64726007 · X

RT @SimonBreidert: Effects of #finasteride on prostate:"... finasteride treatments decreased inflammatory cells counts in prostate, inhibit…

Jun 15, 2022 · 2 shares · 97 followers View post →
PSSD WARRIOR
@PssdWarrior · X

RT @SimonBreidert: Effects of #finasteride on prostate:"... finasteride treatments decreased inflammatory cells counts in prostate, inhibit…

Jun 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,425 followers View post →
Simon Breidert
@SimonBreidert · X

Effects of #finasteride on prostate:"... finasteride treatments decreased inflammatory cells counts in prostate, inhibiting TNFa... Finasteride increased IL4... data suggest that finasteride acts on Th2 response by increasing IL4 in #prostate..." https://t.co/yxiuHLefYs #urology

Jun 14, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 742 followers View post →