Does Maca Root Cure Anything? Separating Fact from Fiction
                                
                                
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                                While traditionally celebrated for centuries, modern science shows that maca root does not 'cure' specific diseases but may offer potential health benefits. The Andean plant is rich in nutrients and is primarily used as a superfood and supplement, though rigorous human trials are still limited in confirming many of its purported effects.