Can maca enhance masculinity?

Male sexual dysfunction is a serious public health issue that has a negative impact on interpersonal relationships and mental health, especially with erectile dysfunction increasing among men of all ages.

In order to improve sexual function, some people secretly take medication, while others silently take care of themselves. Due to the majority of men's concerns about the side effects of medication, they may not directly use aphrodisiacs in the early stages of sexual dysfunction, but instead seek various health alternative therapies, such as daily dietary therapy.

What is maca?

Maca, also known as Peruvian Viagra, is a food supplement that claims to be aphrodisiac and has been dubbed "Peruvian Viagra", making men feel excited and excited about it.

Maca is a plant in the family Brassicaceae. Maca, also known as Maca, is mainly produced in the Andes Mountains of South America and Lijiang, Yunnan, China. It is a pure natural food with rich nutrients and is known as "South American ginseng".

Maca is suitable for growing in high altitude, low latitude, high day night temperature difference, slightly acidic sandy soil, and sunny land; The planting areas are mainly distributed in the Andes Mountains of South America and the Yulong Snow Mountain area in Lijiang, Yunnan, China, which have a large area of suitable planting land. Other regions in Yunnan, Xinjiang, Xizang and other regions in China also have a small amount of planting.

Why is maca popular in China?

In the past 20 years, the media and the Internet have carried out a lot of publicity and promotion of Maka, and the world's interest and demand for Maka has also been growing. A variety of health products made of Maka, such as powders, pills, capsules, and even flour, Baijiu and other products have emerged in the market.

Maca is promoted as a "superfood", "Peruvian Viagra", and "Peruvian ginseng", referring to its ability to increase vitality and lifespan, enhance fertility and libido, and alleviate menopausal symptoms in women.

With the boost of business, maca is experiencing explosive growth in China, leading to soaring prices. At the same time, illegal cultivation, illegal addition, and other issues are frequent, posing a threat to product quality and food safety. A few years ago, the State Food and Drug Administration issued a notice requiring special governance work on the illegal addition and promotion of maca products.

The popularity of maca in China may be related to the traditional Chinese medicine system. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, medicinal materials that can enhance kidney function, such as deer antler and cordyceps sinensis, are often very expensive and rare. Maca, especially black Maca, is not only related to kidney function (traditional Chinese medicine believes that black enters the kidneys), but also cheaper and easier to obtain compared to precious Chinese medicinal materials such as deer antler and cordyceps sinensis. Therefore, it has become a popular alternative to sexual desire enhancers and kidney tonics in public awareness.