April/May 2026 Vol 25.2A Root Cause Approach to Men’s Hormone Health Using Specific Maca Phenotypes: A Narrative Review
Authors: James Edward Barnes Frame BS, Emily C. Hernandez MS, CNS, Deanna M Minich MS, PhD, FACN, Kim Ross DCN, MS, MBA, CNS, LDN, IFMCP, Corey B. Schuler PhD, FNP-C, APHN-BC, CNS, Marc B. Sklar DACM, LAc, FABORM
Abstract:
Male testosterone levels decline with age, often reflecting disruption of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal-testes (HPAT) axis driven by endocrine aging and lifestyle factors. Concurrently, prostate changes are common, with 30-40% of men over 40 years having benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Together, these changes negatively impact mood, fertility, sexual function, body composition, bone density, cognition, and urinary function.
