Effect of two different extracts of red maca in male rats with testosterone-induced prostatic hyperplasia.

Aim: To determine the effect of two different extracts of red maca in male rats.

Methods: Prostatic hyperplasia was induced in male rats with testosterone enanthate (TE). The study comprised six groups: one control group (group 1), one group treated with TE (group 2), two groups treated with TE and aqueous extract of red maca (groups 3 and 4), one group treated with hydroalcoholic extract of red maca (group 5) and one group treated with finasteride (0.