Evidence supporting the use of: Macaenes
For the health condition: Menopause

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Synopsis

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

Maca (Lepidium meyenii), sometimes referred to as "Macaenes" due to its content of macamides and macaenes (unique bioactive compounds), has a long history of traditional use in the Andes for promoting vitality and reproductive health, including symptoms associated with menopause. Indigenous populations in Peru have consumed Maca root to help manage hormonal balance, energy, and mood, particularly in women approaching or experiencing menopause.

Scientific studies investigating Maca's effect on menopausal symptoms are limited and generally small in scale. Some randomized controlled trials suggest that Maca supplementation may help reduce psychological symptoms (such as anxiety and depression) and improve sexual function in menopausal women. However, evidence regarding its effectiveness for classic vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats is inconsistent. The mechanisms are not fully understood, but Maca does not appear to have estrogenic effects like some other herbal remedies. Instead, it may act through modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis or by other bioactive compounds.

Overall, while there is a strong tradition of Maca use for menopause, scientific validation is modest, with most systematic reviews concluding that more rigorous, larger-scale studies are needed to confirm efficacy and safety.

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