Maca improves semen parameters in adult men. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improved semen parameters in adult men.

Abstract Source:

Asian J Androl. 2001 Dec;3(4):301-3. PMID: 11753476

Abstract Author(s):

G F Gonzales, A Cordova, C Gonzales, A Chung, K Vega, A Villena

Abstract:

AIM: The present study was designed to determine the effect of a 4-month oral treatment with tablets of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on seminal analysis in nine adult normal men aged 24-44 years old. METHODS: Nine men received tablets of Maca (1500 or 3000 mg/day) for 4 months. Seminal analysis was performed according to guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). Serum luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin (PRL), testosterone (T) and estradiol (E2) were measured before and after treatment. RESULTS: Treatment with Maca resulted in increased seminal volume, sperm count per ejaculum, motile sperm count, and sperm motility. Serum hormone levels were not modified with Maca treatment. Increase of sperm count was not related to dose of Maca. CONCLUSION: Maca improved sperm production and sperm motility by mechanisms not related to LH, FSH, PRL, T and E2.

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Maca : CK(80) : AC(21)
Diseases : Asthenozoospermia : CK(62) : AC(10), Infertility: Male : CK(209) : AC(52)

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