Maca, a supplement to increase fertility

Some medicinal plants, such as   dracontium loretense and camu-camu are considered capable of increasing the fertility of men and women.

In particular, some time ago I was able to learn from one of you readers the essence of “Maca” a plant (scientific name Lepidium Meyeneii) that grows in the Peruvian Andes.

It is also known by the name of “plant of life” among the Peruvian populations precisely because it is considered capable of increasing fertility in both animals and humans.

It grows at an altitude of 3000-400 meters and the part used to prepare the supplement is the tuberous root.

But let’s get to the point. What are its effects?

We know that often a couple is unable to have children because male sperm are too “slack” of poor quality and few in number.

Maca can improve fertility in men because it acts both on the maturation of the spermatozoa and on the number, and improves their motility and their ability to fertilize the egg. It also has beneficial effects in women because it would favor the production of oocytes.

In short, a real fertility plant . The reason for all these properties lies in its nutritional composition. It is in fact a very complete supplement since it contains: carbohydrates, proteins and iodine but also amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins (B1, B2, B12, C, E), mineral salts and also a fair amount of fibre.

For example, amino acids are essential for the maturation of sperm. Vitamin B6 is essential for the production of male sex hormones. Vitamin B12 is essential, together with folate (folic acid), for the production of DNA and RNA, the fundamental constituents of our genetic heritage. and involved in the construction of every single cell of our body. Low B12 levels are associated with low sperm concentrations and the production of abnormal or impaired sperm motility.

Folate, like vitamin C, is very important for the production of healthy sperm while vitamin E is important for fertility and this has been proven in scientific studies. In fact, rats deprived of vitamin E in their diet became sterile.

As you can see, fertility is regulated by many factors and making up for some deficiencies with supplements such as Maca could lead to benefits.

Benefits that also extend to other fields such as aging and physical well-being in general.

In any case, seek advice from an expert doctor or herbalist because although no particular toxic effects have been found, there is always the possibility of having rare allergic reactions especially in hypersensitive individuals.

On the other hand, its intake is absolutely  not recommended , due to the high iodine content, in people with hyperthyroidism and also during pregnancy and breastfeeding.