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Lepidium Meyenii
Lepidium Meyenii
Low concern
Maca has a long history of food use in Peru and is generally well tolerated. Most studies are small; effects on libido and energy are not strongly proven.
Found in
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What it is
Maca root (Lepidium meyenii), a Peruvian Andean cruciferous root vegetable.
Whole-food root and herbal supplement.
Why it's flagged
- Possible thyroid impact at very high doses (cruciferous goitrogens)
- Limited data in pregnancy
What regulators actually say
"Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a Peruvian plant... traditionally consumed and reported to have nutritional and medicinal properties."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as food/dietary ingredient (whole food); not a listed flavoring
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as a Novel Food (Commission Decision 2009/980/EC for dried roots)
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