Exploring the chemical and pharmacological variability of Lepidium meyenii: a comprehensive review of the effects of maca

• Main Authors: Norka Ulloa del Carpio (Author), Diego Alvarado-Corella (Author), Dante M. Quiñones-Laveriano (Author), Andrea Araya-Sibaja (Author), José Vega-Baudrit (Author), Maria Monagas-Juan (Author), Mirtha Navarro-Hoyos (Author), Martha Villar-López (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Maca (Lepidium meyenii), a biennial herbaceous plant indigenous to the Andes Mountains, has a rich history of traditional use for its purported health benefits. Maca's chemical composition varies due to ecotypes, growth conditions, and post-harvest processing, contributing to its intricate phyt...