If you’ve spent any time on the internet lately, you’ve probably noticed a certain root showing up more and more: maca. Guys who would never be caught dead buying gas-station rhino pills are suddenly “super into maca root,” stirring it into coffee, stacking it with creatine, and quietly hoping it turns them into the human embodiment of the eggplant emoji.

The promise is simple and seductive: maca is a “natural aphrodisiac” and “hormone balancer” that will fix your low libido, mid-30s burnout, and maybe your entire personality, all without having to say “erectile dysfunction” to another human being. It’s ancient. It’s plant-based. It comes in minimalist packaging rather than a blister pack next to the register.

But when you strip away the branding, is maca actually doing anything for your

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