Insights & References
Explore articles, studies and references that support the value, origin and nutritional profile of ingredients from Peru’s biodiversity.
Histología de la Maca, Lepidium meyenii Walpers (Brassicaceae)
A scientific note examining the histology of the underground storage organ and leaves of yellow maca from Junín. It describes a transition between a lignified secondary root and a reduced...
Covers: Plant histology · Underground storage organ · Yellow maca · Junín
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Maca in Summary
A concise overview of Maca, created as a summary page to present the most relevant information about the ingredient, including its origin, traditional...
Covers: Origin · Traditional uses · Nutritional profile · Key benefits
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Maca Root… Get the Facts!
An introduction to maca’s Andean origin, natural growing conditions and traditional processing, with practical guidance on assessing product quality through root color, taste,...
Covers: Maca origin and Junín Plateau · Maca root varieties and colour · Product quality and traceability · Traditional drying and processing
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Meet your Royal Highness: The Maca Root from Peru
An overview of maca’s origin in Peru’s Junín Plateau, its traditional cultivation and processing, and the factors consumers can consider when evaluating product...
Covers: Maca origin and Junín Plateau · Maca root colours and varieties · Traditional cultivation and drying practices · Product quality and traceability
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Research on Maca
A general reference resource covering maca’s origin and species classification, botanical and reproductive aspects, uses and properties, and reference topics related to energy,...
Covers: Origin · Species classification · Botanical description · Reproductive biology
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What You Need to Know About Maca
A general educational document about the endocrine system and hormonal regulation, with sections addressing female and male menopause, fertility, hypothyroidism, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia....
Covers: Endocrine system · Hormonal regulation · Female menopause · Male menopause
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All About Maca
An introductory general-reading resource about maca. It presents maca’s origin and geographical context, ecology and agronomy, composition, comparative values, adaptogenic context, and traditional...
Covers: Origin & geography · Ecology & agronomy · Nutritional composition · Comparative values
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