systematic_review
    2010

    Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for improving sexual function: a systematic review

    Shin BC, Lee MS, Yang EJ, Lim HS, Ernst E

    Published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    Methodology

    Systematic review of randomised clinical trials of maca for sexual dysfunction or sexual desire in healthy and dysfunctional adults.

    Key Findings

    Two of four trials suggested improved sexual desire, but the total evidence base was limited and of insufficient quality to draw firm conclusions.

    Conclusions

    Maca's sexual stamina benefit is unproven.

    Limitations

    Few small trials with methodological weaknesses.

    Outcomes Measured

    Sexual Stamina

    Two of four trials suggested improved sexual desire, but the evidence was of insufficient quality to draw firm conclusions

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:131
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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