The maca plant, known scientifically as Lepidium meyenii,is sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng.It mainly grows in the Andes of central Peru,in harsh conditions and at very high altitudes — above 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).Maca is a cruciferous vegetable and therefore related to broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. It has a long history of culinary and medicinal use in Peru (1Trusted Source).The main edible part of the plant is the root, which grows underground. It exists in several colors, ranging from white to black.Maca root is generally dried and consumed in powder form, but it’s also available in capsules and as a liquid extract.
L-Glutathione (GSH) reduced has been used in the elution buffer to elute GST (glutathione S-transferase)-fused proteins using glutathione-agarose beads. It has been used to prepare a standard curve for GSH analyses.
Sesamol is a natural organic compound which is a component of sesame seeds and sesame oil. It is a white crystalline solid that is a derivative of phenol. It is sparingly soluble in water, but miscible with most oils. It can be produced by organic synthesis from heliotropine.