Research Article

Preservation of Cognitive Function by Lepidium meyenii (Maca) Is Associated with Improvement of Mitochondrial Activity and Upregulation of Autophagy-Related Proteins in Middle-Aged Mouse Cortex

Table 1

Chemical composition of maca powder.

NumberSpecificationUnit per 100 g of productMaca powder

1Energy valuekJ 1313
2Carbohydratesg46.1
3Crude proteing21.9
4Fatg0.9
5Dietary fiberg15.6