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Product Description

1. Product Attributes

Key Active Constituents:

Macamides (≥0.5%): Core neuroprotective and sexual function modulators

Macaenes (≥0.3%): Testosterone-boosting activity

Glucosinolates (≥1%): Antioxidant and metabolic regulation

Phytosterols (β-sitosterol etc.): Cholesterol modulation

Minerals (Fe/Zn/Se): Naturally chelated forms

Botanical Source: Dried roots of Andean cultivated Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.)

Physical Properties:

Yellow Maca: Pale yellow powder, mild nutty flavor

Black Maca: Dark brown powder, robust flavor

Specifications:

Heavy metals (Pb/Cd/As) <5ppm

Microbial limits compliant with USP

HPLC-MS quantification of marker compounds (Macamide A/B)

2. Product Profile

Supercritical CO₂-extracted standardized extract with:

Three Core Functions:

Sexual Health Enhancement:

↑35% sperm motility (WHO standards)

Improves female libido (↑28% FSFI scores)

Energy Metabolism:

↑12% VO₂max in endurance sports

↓25% post-exercise lactate accumulation

Neuromodulation:

Alleviates mild depression (↑40% BDNF levels)

Reduces menopausal hot flashes (↓50% frequency)

Advantages vs Synthetic Aphrodisiacs:
✓ Non-hormonal mechanism (no HPTA disruption)
✓ Certified by Peruvian Pharmacopoeia (2019) & China Novel Food
✓ Adaptogenic to hypoxia (promotes hemoglobin synthesis)

Technical Analysis

Process	Innovations	QC Standards
Supercritical CO₂	Selective lipophilic compound extraction (300bar)	GC-MS fingerprinting
Molecular distillation	Macaene enrichment (>90% purity)	UV detection (λ=254nm)
Enzymatic hydrolysis	Converts glucosinolates to bioactive ITCs	HPLC-MS/MS quantification
Microencapsulation	Bitterness masking (>95% efficiency)	E-tongue flavor analysis