Efficacy of fresh maca (Lepidium meyenii walp) in the sportsmen increment in physical performance at high altitude

Authors

  • Gerardo Ronceros Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas. Facultad de Medicina, UNMSM. Lima, Perú; Laboratorios Schüler. Lima, Perú
  • Willy Ramos Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas. Facultad de Medicina, UNMSM. Lima, Perú; Laboratorios Schüler. Lima, Perú
  • Fausto Garmendia Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas. Facultad de Medicina, UNMSM. Lima, Perú
  • Jorge Arroyo Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas. Facultad de Medicina, UNMSM. Lima, Perú
  • Julio Gutiérrez Laboratorios Schüler. Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v66i4.1321

Keywords:

Lepidium meyenil walp, exertion, sports, altitude, oxygen consumption

Abstract

Objective: To establish the effect of fresh maca (Lepidum meyenil walp) on the sportsmen physical performance at high altitude. Design: Comparative, prospective, and experimental study. Materials and Methods: Ten high altitude sportsmen constituted the sample. We first measured the maximum oxygen consumption under physical activity. Then they received 1500 mg of fresh maca daily during 60 days and a second evaluation was performed under similar conditions. The maximum oxygen intake and performance were determined and subjects were monitored for a 30 days period. Dosage of transaminases ALAT, ASAT, and serum creatinine were done during each evaluation. Results: In basal conditions the velocity average in the treadmill was 15,46 km/h and the maximum oxygen intake average was 52,32 mL/kg/min. In the second evaluation following the fresh maca consume the average of the maximum velocity raised to 16,89 km/h and the maximum oxygen intake was 57,75 mL/kg/min, which means a 10,3% increase in physical performance. In all cases, the ALAT, ASAT, and serum creatinine values were normal. Conclusions: Fresh maca revealed energizing properties that increase the sportsmen physical performance at high altitude.

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Published

2005-12-30

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Vol. 66 No. 4 (2005)

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Copyright (c) 2005 Gerardo Ronceros, Willy Ramos, Fausto Garmendia, Jorge Arroyo, Julio Gutiérrez

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Ronceros G, Ramos W, Garmendia F, Arroyo J, Gutiérrez J. Efficacy of fresh maca (Lepidium meyenii walp) in the sportsmen increment in physical performance at high altitude. An Fac med [Internet]. 2005 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];66(4):269-73. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/1321