Evidence supporting the use of: Maca
For the body system: Progesterone

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Synopsis

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

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable native to the Andes and has been traditionally used for centuries as a food and herbal remedy, particularly in Peru. Its historical uses include enhancing fertility, energy, and stamina, as well as balancing female hormones. While maca is not known to directly increase progesterone levels, traditional practices have used it as a general hormonal tonic, especially for women experiencing menopausal symptoms or menstrual irregularities, which are often associated with progesterone fluctuations.

Scientific studies on maca’s effects on progesterone specifically are limited and inconclusive. Some small clinical studies and animal research suggest that maca may support reproductive health and may modulate hormone levels, but these effects are more often attributed to its adaptogenic properties rather than a direct impact on progesterone. Reviews of the literature indicate that maca does not contain hormones itself but may help regulate the endocrine system.

Overall, the primary justification for using maca to "support the progesterone body system" is based on traditional usage and anecdotal reports rather than robust scientific validation. More rigorous human studies are needed to clarify maca’s specific effects on progesterone and related endocrine pathways.

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