Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Macamides are unique compounds found in maca (Lepidium meyenii), a plant traditionally consumed in the Andes for its purported health benefits, including enhancing energy and reducing fatigue. The use of maca root as an energy tonic is well documented in traditional Peruvian medicine, where it has been consumed as a food and medicinal plant for centuries, particularly by indigenous communities living at high altitudes. This traditional use is the main justification for employing macamides to support energy, as maca preparations are believed to increase stamina, vitality, and endurance.

Modern scientific studies on macamides themselves are limited, but maca root extracts containing macamides have been investigated for effects on physical performance and energy. Some small human trials and animal studies suggest mild improvements in endurance and reduction of fatigue, but these studies are generally preliminary, of low quality, or use mixtures of maca constituents, making it difficult to attribute effects specifically to macamides. Overall, the evidence relies more on longstanding traditional usage than robust scientific validation.

In summary, the use of macamides (via maca root) to support energy primarily rests on tradition, with modest but inconclusive scientific support. More rigorous clinical research is needed to clarify their specific role and efficacy.

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acetyl l-carnitine
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha d-ribofuranose
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
amylopectin
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aspartic acid
beta-alanine
biotin
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caffeine
capsaicinoids
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coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
coffee fruit
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
eleuthero
folate
fructose
ginseng
greens blend (proprietary)
guarana
guayusa
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-carnitine
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-leucine
l-tyrosine
maca
magnesium
malic acid
maltodextrin
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
milk
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
nettle
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
pollen
protein
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
rhodiola
rosemary
sage
shiitake mushroom
black ginger
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spirulina
succinic acid
tongkat ali
almond fruit
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velvet bean
vitamin B
vitamin B12
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whey protein
zinc
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commiphora
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lemongrass
siler root
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trace minerals
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algae
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berry
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Other health conditions supported by Macamides

Athletic and Exercise Aids
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Menopause
Sex Drive (low)
Stress

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