Maca

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    Maca refers to two plants belonging to the Brassicaceae family, Lepidium peruvianum and Lepidium meyeni. The plants resemble a turnip and have a history of being used as an aphrodisiac.

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    The standard dose for maca is 1,500-3,000 mg.

    Maca can be supplemented by eating maca root or through a maca extract. Extracts should be water or ethyl acetate-based.

    Maca should be taken daily, alongside food.

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