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The article discusses the isolation and characterization of new alkamides from the tubers of Lepidium meyenii, commonly known as maca. Key compounds identified include macaridine, N-benzyl-5-oxo-6E,8E-octadecadienamide, and N-benzylhexadecanamide, with their structures elucidated through various NMR spectroscopic analyses. The study highlights the nutritional and medicinal significance of maca, particularly its traditional use in enhancing fertility and sexual behavior.
- Author
- Salvador Gonzalez Mercado
- Language
- EN