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Maca also has other benefits. Maca root is classified as an adrenal adaptogen. Maca root is native to Peru and has been cultivated for at least 2,000 years. In women, testosterone is produced in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Maca root has been used traditionally for its nutritional properties.
Maca is a food, not hormone therapy, and should not be presented as a replacement for medical treatment. Many people use maca consistently for several weeks before deciding how well it fits their routine. Which maca is best for strength and vitality?
Also, the studies on fenugreek used 4 different extracts, with dosages ranging from 250 mg/d up to 600 mg/d. For example, the studies on ashwagandha used dosages ranging from 240 to 675 mg/d, with varying standardization and extraction processes and different sample types. The heterogeneity of herbal extracts, various dosages used, and differences in sample types (serum, plasma, and saliva samples) make comparing studies and conducting a meta-analysis difficult. Only 6 out of 32 studies were assessed as having a low risk of bias due to their strong methodological study designs. This means that testosterone may have a greater physiological effect in the body when concentrations of these biomarkers are elevated.
Maca contains compounds that support muscle recovery after intense workouts. This makes it suitable for sustained energy rather than temporary boosts. Research suggests it may increase both sperm count and motility, important factors for successful conception.
Additionally, all studies examining the effect of maca on testosterone concentrations have previously been reviewed by Gonzales et al. (70) and were determined to not affect serum concentrations of testosterone. Overall, 9 out of 32 studies demonstrated significant increases in testosterone concentrations. The main findings of this review indicate that some herbs, particularly fenugreek seed extracts and ashwagandha extracts, have positive effects on testosterone concentrations in men. There were no statistically-significant increases in testosterone concentrations after 12 wk of supplementation in any of the trials.
