PERUVIAN MACA OPUS RURI | High Concentration 20:1 Extract Ratio | Energy, Vitality and Natural Well-Being | 150 Vegetable Capsules 450 mg

OPUS RURI® PERUVIAN MACA is specifically formulated for the needs of individuals subjected to complex metabolic and neuroendocrine demands:

• Individuals with Asthenia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): For those facing periods of high work-related, mental, or seasonal stress who need a restorative effect without the use of bacterial or synthetic nervine stimulants. Clinical studies (Jing et al.) confirm the ability of Maca's polysaccharides and alkaloids to reduce the sensation of fatigue and improve recovery times.

• Men with Libido Deficit, Mild Erectile Dysfunction, or Oligospermia-Related Infertility: The phytocomplex has a proven effect on improving seminal volume, sperm count, and motility (Gonzales et al.), as well as promoting desire and erectile response through centralized modulation and the enhancement of dopaminergic signals, without directly altering serum testosterone levels and maintaining a prostate-safe profile.

• Women Experiencing Frequent Decreases in Desire or During the Menopausal Transition: It is a valuable ally in countering psychogenic or iatrogenic female hypolibidemia and modulating postmenopausal hormonal fluctuations (Meissner et al.), reducing issues such as hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, and loss of bone mineral density.

• Athletes and Sportspeople in the Tapering Phase or Undergoing Intense Exertion: Indicated to optimize the muscular adaptive response, increase exercise endurance, and accelerate the clearance of nitrogenous catabolites and the

Peruvian Maca is designed for men and women who wish to:
• sustain energy and vitality throughout the day;
• cope with periods of intense physical or mental commitment;
• support the body's physiological tone;
• supplement with a food traditionally used for general well-being;
• support an active lifestyle;
• choose a highly concentrated, plant-based natural supplement.

Athletes and sportspeople: to improve performance and accelerate recovery.

Men and women of all ages: for optimal sexual and general health.

It is recommended to take 1 or 2 capsules daily, preferably with meals

Ingredients:150 vegetable capsules. Each capsule contains 450 mg of yellow Peruvian Maca powder, with no other ingredients added.

Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.), powder, TIT. E.S. ≥ 1% beta-ecdysone, 900 mg (equivalent to 9 mg of β-ecdysone);
Vegetable capsule

Daily supplementation with OPUS RURI® PERUVIAN MACA provides multiple benefits documented by international scientific literature:

Modulating Action on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis: Regulates the neuroendocrine response to stress by protecting the body from the negative feedback of HPA-induced (Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal) hypercortisolemia.

Optimization of Sexual Function and Libido: Statistically significantly increases sexual desire, noticeable after just a few weeks of use, by unlocking the psychogenic inhibitory component in both men and women.

Male Fertility Support: Improves the quality of spermatogenic activity by increasing sperm concentration and progressive motility (Gonzales-Arimborgo et al.).

Reduction of Oxidative Stress and Neuro-Cognitive Protection: Flavonoids, macamines, and macamides counteract free radicals and protect brain synaptic transmission, supporting mental clarity and memory.

Tolerability and Safety of Use: Containing no chemicals, preservatives, or synthetic fillers, it offers excellent gastrointestinal and hepatic tolerability even with prolonged or cyclical intake.

Peruvian Maca is traditionally used to promote overall tone and support vitality.

The concentrated extract represents an effective nutritional support during periods characterized by physical and mental fatigue.

Thanks to the standardization of the plant extract, each dose provides a constant amount of β-ecdysone, ensuring high raw material quality.

The formulation is ideal for those who wish to incorporate daily a botanical substance known for centuries in Andean populations as a functional food for general well-being.

What is OPUS RURI® PERUVIAN MACA supplement used for? It serves as a natural adaptogenic tonic to combat physical and mental fatigue, support male and female libido, improve fertility, and modulate the body's response to psycho-physical stress.

Does OPUS RURI® Peruvian Maca contain preservatives or chemical additives?
No, the formulation is completely free of preservatives, colorings, sweeteners, added chemical agents, and unnecessary additives, ensuring maximum purity and simplicity.
Is this supplement suitable for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet? Yes, it is a 100% Vegan product, enclosed in capsules made exclusively from plant-based materials (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).

Does Peruvian Maca directly increase testosterone or estrogen levels?
No, Maca acts as a neuroendocrine adaptogen on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis. It improves sexual function, fertility, and vitality without directly altering serum hormone levels.

What is the best time of day to take Maca?
It is recommended to take the 2 capsules distributed in the first part of the day (1 at breakfast and 1 at lunch) to support the body's natural energy and cortisol rhythms.

How long does it take to see the first benefits of Peruvian Maca?
The first improvements in fatigue and mental energy are generally noticed within the first 7-10 days. For support of libido and sperm quality, continuous intake for at least 4-12 weeks is recommended.

Are there contraindications for men with prostate problems?
Peruvian Maca generally boasts an excellent tolerability profile. However, in the presence of high PSA levels or confirmed prostate diseases, it is always advisable to consult your doctor before use.

Can it be taken by menopausal women? Absolutely. Maca helps reduce typical symptoms of menopause such as fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, and decreased sexual desire.

Does Peruvian Maca make you gain weight or cause water retention? No, it contains no significant calories nor causes water retention; on the contrary, by supporting energy metabolism and the stress response, it helps combat feelings of asthenia.

Can I take OPUS RURI® Peruvian Maca if I exercise?
Yes, it is particularly suitable for athletes as it improves endurance during prolonged exertion, reduces lactic acid buildup, and facilitates post-workout physical recovery.


What is Peruvian Maca used for?
Peruvian Maca is a natural supplement traditionally used to support the body's tone, vitality, and overall well-being during periods of intense physical and mental commitment.

Is Peruvian Maca suitable for athletes?
Yes. It can be used as part of an active lifestyle by those who wish to supplement with a plant extract traditionally used as a natural tonic.

How much Maca does each dose contain?
The daily dose provides 900 mg of Maca dry extract standardized to 1% β-ecdysone, equivalent to 9 mg of β-ecdysone.

Does Maca contain stimulants?
No. Peruvian Maca contains no caffeine or other stimulants naturally found in coffee or tea.

Is the product vegan?
Yes. The formulation contains exclusively Maca extract and a plant-based capsule, making it suitable also for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet.

How long does one package last?
The package contains 150 plant-based capsules. At the recommended dose of 2 capsules per day, it provides 75 days of supplementation.

Can Maca be taken daily?
At the recommended doses, it can be incorporated into the daily routine as part of a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet.

Bibliographic References and Clinical Sources
The use of Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) as the main ingredient of Maca Moltitudo is based on a long-standing ethnobotanical tradition and on a growing number of experimental and clinical studies that have evaluated its effects on physical and mental vitality, male and female sexual function, fertility, well-being during menopause, and adaptation to stress.

The biological effects appear to derive from the synergistic action of macamides, macaenes, glucosinolates, plant sterols, and ecdysteroids, including β-ecdysone, a standardization marker of the extract used.

Male fertility and semen quality
The most consolidated clinical evidence concerns the improvement of male fertility.

Randomized clinical studies have observed increases in sperm count and motility after Maca supplementation, without clinically significant changes in testosterone, LH, FSH, or prolactin levels, suggesting a functional action independent of endocrine stimulation.
Main clinical studies
• Gonzales GF, Cordova A, Vega K, et al. Effect of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on semen parameters in healthy adult men. Andrologia. 2001;33(6):367-372.
• Gonzales GF, Cordova A, Gonzales C, et al. Lepidium meyenii improves semen quality in healthy men. Asian Journal of Andrology. 2002;4:301-303.
• Melnikovova I, Havlik J, Fiserova A, et al. Effects of Maca on semen quality: systematic review of human studies. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015.

The available reviews indicate an improvement in semen quality, while highlighting the need for further large-scale multicenter studies.

Sexual function and desire

Maca is one of the most studied plants in the field of reducing libido and mild sexual dysfunction. Several randomized studies have shown an improvement in sexual desire in both men and women, without significant changes in sex hormones.

Main clinical studies
• Stone M, Ibarra A, Roller M, et al. A pilot investigation into the effect of maca supplementation on physical activity and sexual desire in sportsmen. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2009;126:574-576.
• Dording CM, Schettler PJ, Dalton ED, et al. Maca root for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015.
• Shin BC, Lee MS, Yang EJ, et al. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for improving sexual function: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2010.
The meta-analysis concludes that Maca can contribute to the improvement of sexual desire in individuals with reduced libido, while recommending further clinical confirmation.

Menopause and female well-being
Maca has also been studied in menopausal women for its possible contribution to psycho-physical well-being, quality of life, vitality, and sexual function.
Main clinical studies
• Brooks NA, Wilcox G, Walker KZ, et al. Beneficial effects of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on psychological symptoms and sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2008;15(6):1157-1162.
• Meissner HO, Kapczynski W, Mscisz A, et al. Use of pre-gelatinized Maca in early postmenopausal women. International Journal of Biomedical Science. 2006.
The studies report improvements in psychological symptoms, vitality, and sexual function without significant changes in the main sex hormones.

Energy, physical endurance, and adaptation to stress
Traditionally considered an adaptogenic plant, Maca has also been evaluated in the context of physical performance and perception of fatigue.

Main studies
• Ruiz-Luna AC, Salazar S, Aspajo NJ, et al. Lepidium meyenii (Maca): a review of its biological properties. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013.
• Stone M et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2009.
The evidence suggests a possible improvement in the perception of energy, endurance, and physical recovery, probably related to the plant's adaptogenic action.

β-Ecdysone and body composition
The extract used is standardized in β-ecdysone, a plant ecdysteroid studied in recent years for its possible role in muscle metabolism and protein synthesis.
The most relevant clinical study is:
• Isenmann E, Ambrosio G, Joseph JF, et al. Ecdysteroids as non-conventional anabolic agents: performance study in resistance-trained subjects. Archives of Toxicology. 2019;93:1807-1816.
The study observed increases in lean mass with doses significantly higher than those present in the Moltitudo product. The amount provided by Maca Moltitudo (9 mg of β-ecdysone per daily dose) is therefore intended exclusively for the qualitative standardization of the botanical extract and is not comparable to the dosages used in ergogenic studies.

Safety of Maca
The safety of Maca has been confirmed by numerous toxicological and clinical evaluations.
Main references
• Srikugan L, et al. Safety assessment of Lepidium meyenii preparations. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2011.
• Gonzales GF. Ethnobiology and ethnopharmacology of Lepidium meyenii. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012.
At the doses commonly used in food supplements, no clinically relevant adverse effects have emerged; the described events are generally mild and transient, predominantly gastrointestinal in nature.

Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses
The main literature reviews confirm a favorable scientific rationale, while emphasizing the need for larger clinical studies to consolidate some indications.
• Shin BC, Lee MS, Yang EJ, et al. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for improving sexual function: a systematic review. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2010.
• Lee MS, Shin BC, Yang EJ, et al. Maca for treatment of menopausal symptoms: systematic review. Maturitas. 2011.
• Ruiz-Luna AC, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013.

Documented biological mechanisms
The scientific literature attributes several physiological mechanisms to Maca that can contribute to overall well-being:
• modulation of sexual function without significant changes in hormone levels;
• adaptogenic activity with improvement in the response to physical and mental stress;
• support of male fertility through the improvement of seminal parameters;
• possible support of vitality and physical endurance;
• antioxidant activity related to glucosinolates and phenolic compounds naturally present in the root;
• presence of plant ecdysteroids, including β-ecdysone, used as quality markers of the extract.
Essential bibliography
• Gonzales GF, Cordova A, Vega K, et al. Andrologia. 2001;33:367-372.
• Gonzales GF, Cordova A, Gonzales C, et al. Asian Journal of Andrology. 2002;4:301-303.
• Brooks NA, Wilcox G, Walker KZ, et al. Menopause. 2008;15:1157-1162.
• Stone M, Ibarra A, Roller M, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2009;126:574-576.
• Shin BC, Lee MS, Yang EJ, et al. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2010.
• Lee MS, Shin BC, Yang EJ, et al. Maturitas. 2011.
• Ruiz-Luna AC, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013.
• Dording CM, Schettler PJ, Dalton ED, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015.
• Melnikovova I, Havlik J, Fiserova A, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015.
• Isenmann E, Ambrosio G, Joseph JF, et al. Archives of Toxicology. 2019.
• Srikugan L, et al. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2011.
• Gonzales GF. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012.

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