* Reverse Sexual Dysfunction : Sexual dysfunction affects both men and women. Symptoms include a lack of desire, erectile dysfunction and vaginal spasms. Maca root is purported to help restore normal sexual function. Scientific studies have yielded mixed results, necessitating further research. A review published in the August 2010 issue of "BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine" found limited evidence that maca root assists in erectile dysfunction. However, a study in a 2000 issue of "Urology" found an extract from maca enhanced sexual performance in mice and rats, while a study in a 2008 edition of "CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics" determined maca root might alleviate sexual dysfunction caused by selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants.
* Cancer Benefits : According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, while maca may be beneficial in improving overall health and wellness in cancer patients, it has not been shown to be effective in treating cancer itself. Glucosinates in maca may be processed by the body into isothiocyanates, chemicals shown to inhibit some cancer in lab animals. It is unknown whether this occurs in humans.
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