An adaptogenic plant, Maca from Peru, also called Peruvian Ginseng, is recognized for its positive impact on libido in both men and women, on energy and on fertility.

Claim 2838 filed with EFSA: "Stimulates sexual desire / Aphrodisiac"

Claim 2839 filed with EFSA: "Has a beneficial influence on fertility / Increases sperm count and motility / Helps maintain a healthy male reproductive system. Supports male and female sexual function."

Claim 3416 filed with EFSA: "Helps maintain natural sexual activity (and energy)."

Claim 3864 filed with EFSA: "Source of energy. Supports physical and mental performance. Helps maintain optimal stamina, feelings and vitality, physical and mental well-being."

Dording CM, Schettler PJ, Dalton ED, Parkin SR, Walker RS, STONE M., IBARRA A., ROLLER M., et al. A pilot investigation into the effect of maca supplementation on physical activity and sexual desire in sportsmen. J. Ethnopharmacol. 2009, 126. 

Fehling KB, Fava M, Mischoulon D. A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of maca root as treatment for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction in women. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015

YANG Q., JIN W., LV X., et al. Effects of macamides on endurance capacity and anti-fatigue property in prolonged swimming mice. Pharm Biol. 2016, 54(5).

ZHU H., XU W., WANG N., et al. Anti-fatigue effect of Lepidium meyenii Walp. (Maca) on preventing mitochondria-mediated muscle damage and oxidative stress in vivo and vitro. Food Function. 2021, 12(7).

GONZALES G.F., CORDOVA A, VEGA K., et al. Effect of Lepidium meyenii (Maca), a root with aphrodisiac and fertility-enhancing properties, on serum reproductive hormone levels in adult healthy men. Journal of Endocrinology. 2003, 176.

ALCALDE A.M. Does Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improves seminal quality? Andrologia. 2020.

MELNIKOVOVA I., RUSSO D., FAIT T., et al. Evaluation of the effect of Lepidium meyenii Walpers in infertile patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Phytotherapy Research. 2021, 35.

Gonzales GF, Córdova A, Vega K, Chung A, Villena A, Góñez C, Castillo S. Effect of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men. Andrologia. 2002 Dec;34(6):367-72.

Lia M. Jiannine, Jose Antonio. The Effects of Lepidium Meyenii on Grip Strength, Fatigue, and Sexual Behavior.” Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, vol. 2, no. 1, Jan. 2019,

Shin B-C., Lee M.S., Yang E.J., Lim H-S., and Ernst E. Maca (L. meyenii) for improving sexual function: a systematic review. BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2010;10:44.

Tharakan B., and Manyam B.V. Botanical therapies in sexual dysfunction. Phytotherapy Research, 2005;19:457-463.

Zenico T, Cicero AF, Valmorri L, Mercuriali M, Bercovich E. Subjective effects of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) extract on well-being and sexual performance in patients with mild erectile dysfunction: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Andrologia. 2009 Apr;41(2):95-9.