Evidence supporting the use of: Macaenes
For the health condition: Erectile Dysfunction

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Synopsis

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

Macaenes are bioactive compounds found in Lepidium meyenii, commonly known as maca, a plant native to the Andes of Peru. The use of maca root for enhancing fertility and sexual function, including addressing erectile dysfunction (ED), is deeply rooted in traditional Peruvian medicine. Historically, maca has been consumed by Andean populations for centuries as an aphrodisiac and a general tonic for improving stamina and vitality.

Scientific studies on maca and its components, including macaenes, are limited in scope and quality. A handful of small-scale clinical trials and animal studies have suggested that maca supplementation may have a modest positive effect on sexual desire and function in men, but direct evidence connecting macaenes specifically to improvements in erectile function is lacking. Most studies use whole maca extract rather than isolated macaenes, and the mechanisms underlying any effect remain unclear.

Overall, while maca (and by extension, macaenes) is traditionally used for male sexual health, rigorous clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for treating erectile dysfunction is weak or inconclusive. Thus, the use of macaenes for ED is primarily supported by traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation.

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