1. Efficacy and effect of maca: anti-fatigue and improved immunity
The anti-fatigue components of maca mainly include amino acids and minerals such as zinc and taurine.
In 100g pure maca powder, the amino acid content is 8g, and the amino acid composition structure is reasonable, especially since the lysine contained in Maca is an essential component of the synthesis of nuclear protein, and hemoglobin of the brain nerve, germ cells, and other cells. It is one of the eight amino acids necessary for the human body and plays an important role in the process of eliminating exercise central fatigue and body fatigue.
In 100g pure maca powder, the content of zinc is 3.8mg. Zinc is an essential element for enzymes involved in energy metabolism, which play an important role in tissue respiration and the metabolism of protein, fat, sugar, and nucleic acid. Zinc also promotes the growth of white blood cells, which can help improve the body’s immune system and protect against harmful substances such as viruses and bacteria.
100g pure maca powder, contains 77mg of taurine, taurine can promote the body’s digestion and absorption of lipid substances, enhance myocardial systolic force, enhance physical fitness, relieve fatigue and prevent disease.
In addition, there are some vitamins B1 and B2 in maca (maintain normal metabolism, fight against fatigue), linoleic acid and linolenic acid (soften blood vessels, prevent arteriosclerosis), sterols (comprehensive anti-fatigue), progesterone and other natural alkaloids (accelerate fatigue recovery) these components, the combined effect of eliminating fatigue and enhance immunity.
2. Efficacy and effect of maca: anti-oxidation, anti-aging
Maca contains vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids, oligosaccharides and peptides, and other components, that can play the role of antioxidants.
Experimental situation:
Manuelle Sandoval et al. from the Cardiovascular Research Center of Albany Medical University observed the protective effect of maca on cells through in vitro experiments and found that maca can reduce the concentration of nitrite peroxide and has a protective effect on deoxyribose. Studies confirmed that maca has the effect of scavenging free radicals and protecting cells from oxidation.
In 2005, Mei Song et al. from the laboratory of Maca Research Center of Huazhong University of Science and Technology extracted the active polysaccharide with antioxidant activity from Maca. Zhang Yongzhong et al. concluded that Maca polysaccharide had an inhibitory effect on the autoxidation of catechol by observing and studying the influence of maca polysaccharide on the oxidation reaction in vitro. The inhibition rate of hemolysis of erythrocytes induced by hydrogen peroxide was up to 76.9%.
Using naturally aged mice as a model, Prof. Yu Longjiang found that maca alcohol extract significantly increased the glutathione peroxidase activity in the heart and liver and the superoxide dismutase activity in the serum and liver, and decreased the malondialdehyde level in the serum and liver of the aged mice after continuous gavage for 60 days. Studies have confirmed that maca can improve free radical metabolism, enhance cellular immunity and play an anti-aging role.
3. Efficacy and action of maca: resistance to anemia and improvement of blood lipid level
Explanation of principle:
100g pure maca powder contains 16.6mg of iron, which has a good anti-anemia effect; Patients with anemia were given 2g maca powder daily. After 30 days, iron levels in most patients increased, anemia was improved and fatigue resistance was enhanced. The anti-anemia effect of maca is not only related to its high iron content but also related to its other nutrients such as protein, amino acids, calcium and so on.
Maca is rich in carbohydrates, mainly composed of insoluble dietary fiber and resistant starch, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, and reduce blood glucose absorption and the level of total cholesterol, triglyceride, and high-density lipoprotein.
4. Efficacy and effect of maca: regulate endocrine
Maca contains alkaloids that regulate endocrine functions (such as adrenal glands, thyroid glands, ovaries, testes, etc.) to balance hormone levels in the body.
The sterols and saponins contained in maca can be used as the precursors of various hormones such as sterol hormones. Glucosinolate and isothiocyanate are also closely related to endocrine.
5. Efficacy and effect of maca: improve fertility
Explanation of principle:
The alkaloids, arginine, and fructose contained in maca have obvious effects on the improvement of fertility. Alkaloids in the maca stimulate the reproductive system and increase sperm production. Arginine is an important component of amino acids in sperm, which helps improve sperm motility. Fructose is what drives the sperm.
6. Efficacy and effect of maca: improve sexual function
Explanation of principle:
Maca contains the only alkaloid that can act on human hormone secretion, which is named by American scientists as maca and maca amide! Maca and maximize act on the human hypothalamus and can significantly regulate human hormone secretion.
Maca is rich in amino acids (especially phenylalanine, tyrosine, and histidine), which are important raw materials for the synthesis of endogenous central nervous system transmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which have important regulatory functions on sexual activity.
Maca also contains substances such as beta-sitosterol and dextrin, which have been confirmed to promote sexual desire, enhance the ability and enhance erectile function.