Maca is a Peruvian plant native to the central Andes attributed with sexual function, spermatogenesis, improve learning, memory and stress properties, which are reflective of the different colored types. However, the properties of maca are not only related to the ecotype or color, but also to its processing practices. Traditionally, maca is prepared by boiling. The objective of this study is to measure the in vitro antioxidant capacity of the black maca compared to the traditional preparation method and the maca hypoglycemic effect. The maca was divided in three groups based on the boiling time (30, 45 and 60 minutes). DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS [2,2’-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)- 6-sulfonic acid] assays where performed in each of the maca sample in order to determine the total antioxidant capacity. A group of rats induced with diabetes via a streptozotocin sho...

Turner syndrome is a chromosome aberration with complete or partial loss of one of the sexual chromosomes. Classical characteristics are short stature and ovarian failure due to dysgenesia. Oocyte donation has made possible gestation in Turner’s patients but resulting in high maternal mortality due to rupture of the aorta or hypertensive disorders. The case of a Turner syndrome patient resulting in multiple pregnancy in a vitrified oocyte donor program is presented.