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Lepidium meyenii
Peruvian indigenous (Andean), Western adoption
Adaptogenic, hormone balancing (not via phytoestrogens), neuroprotective, energy
1.5-3g powder or extract daily; gelatinized form more digestible
Macaenes, macamides, glucosinolates, sterols, alkaloids
Root vegetable; "Peruvian ginseng"; different colors (red, black, yellow); safe as food; balances hormones
Powder, capsule
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
May interact with hormone therapies; avoid in thyroid conditions (goitrogenic)
Pregnancy; breastfeeding; hormone-sensitive cancers; thyroid disorders
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