23-07-2016, 02:28 PM
I wasn't sure where to drop this, but the previous post makes this a great spot (and a total coincidence). I think regular readers/posters, and Lotus of course, might be able to take this a bit further... I almost put it in the acorn horde, but I'll leave that up to Tanya
Firstly... I received a sample of Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) with my Barlowes order (herbal pushers, apparently
), and did some digging. I haven't seen it mentioned in the Nexus...
Pfaffia paniculata-induced changes in plasma estradiol-17beta, progesterone and testosterone levels in mice.
Abstract
The present study undertook chemical analysis of components of Pfaffia paniculata roots. In addition, an animal experiment was conducted in which mice had ad libitum access to water enriched with powdered P. paniculata root for 30 days. Changes in plasma concentrations of estradiol-17beta and progesterone in female mice and of testosterone in male mice were ascertained. The results revealed that P. paniculata roots contain two types of phytosteroids, beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol, in addition to other compounds such as pfaffic acid, allantoin, saponins, beta-sitosteryl-beta-D-glucoside, and stigmasteryl-beta-D-glucoside. Regarding changes in plasma concentrations of hormones, levels of the sex hormones estradiol-17beta, progesterone and testosterone were clearly higher for mice that drank P. paniculata root-enriched water than for mice that drank plain water. Powdered P. paniculata root is easily dissolved in feed or water, and as no adverse reactions were seen in mice within 30 days of oral intake, consumption of P. paniculata for long periods of time appears safe.
Note that additional research is required, as there are also studies and uses regarding anabolic effects out there. Suma is also known as Brazilian Ginseng.
-j
Firstly... I received a sample of Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) with my Barlowes order (herbal pushers, apparently
), and did some digging. I haven't seen it mentioned in the Nexus...Pfaffia paniculata-induced changes in plasma estradiol-17beta, progesterone and testosterone levels in mice.
Abstract
The present study undertook chemical analysis of components of Pfaffia paniculata roots. In addition, an animal experiment was conducted in which mice had ad libitum access to water enriched with powdered P. paniculata root for 30 days. Changes in plasma concentrations of estradiol-17beta and progesterone in female mice and of testosterone in male mice were ascertained. The results revealed that P. paniculata roots contain two types of phytosteroids, beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol, in addition to other compounds such as pfaffic acid, allantoin, saponins, beta-sitosteryl-beta-D-glucoside, and stigmasteryl-beta-D-glucoside. Regarding changes in plasma concentrations of hormones, levels of the sex hormones estradiol-17beta, progesterone and testosterone were clearly higher for mice that drank P. paniculata root-enriched water than for mice that drank plain water. Powdered P. paniculata root is easily dissolved in feed or water, and as no adverse reactions were seen in mice within 30 days of oral intake, consumption of P. paniculata for long periods of time appears safe.
Note that additional research is required, as there are also studies and uses regarding anabolic effects out there. Suma is also known as Brazilian Ginseng.
-j