Lepidium meyenii

1,205licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Powder, Tablet +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Maca -Lepidium Meyenii
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Helps to support emotional aspects of sexual health
  • Helps to support healthy mood balance during menopause
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g. Helps support healthy mood balance during menopause and emotional aspects of sexual health)
  • The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older.2–3.5 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older.3–3.5 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a blood pressure condition (Valentova et al. 2008).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners (Gonzales and Gonzales-Castaneda 2009; Dording et al. 2008).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression (Brotto 2010; Gonzales and Gonzales-Castaneda 2009; Dording et al. 2008).

Alternative Names

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Maca(common)Peruvian-ginseng(common)Lepidium meyenii

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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100 mg117 licensed products
500 mg98 licensed products
150 mg90 licensed products
50 mg80 licensed products
750 mg58 licensed products
75 mg57 licensed products
250 mg54 licensed products
80 milligrams42 licensed products
200 mg41 licensed products
500 milligrams41 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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