Insights & References
Explore articles, studies and references that support the value, origin and nutritional profile of ingredients from Peru’s biodiversity.
Red Maca Reduced Prostate Size in Rats
A preclinical animal study evaluating aqueous extracts of yellow, black and red maca in male rats. Under the study conditions, red maca—but not yellow or black maca—reduced ventral prostate size...
Covers: Preclinical animal study · Red maca · Prostate morphology · Testosterone enanthate
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The Sacha Inchi
A technical general-reading reference on Sacha Inchi botanical identity, oil composition, protein and amino acid content, fatty acid composition and nutritional qualities.
Covers: Plukenetia volubilis Botanical identity Sacha Inchi oil Protein Amino acids Fatty acids Nutritional composition
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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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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...
Covers: Plant histology · Underground storage organ · Yellow maca · Junín
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