Description

Maca root (lepidium meyenii) is an adaptogen and a member of the cruciferous family, like broccoli and cabbage, but due to it’s unique properties it considered one of the world’s natural “super foods.”  Maca is grown high in the mountains of South America, mainly in high altitude regions of Peru.

Maca Root benefits include increased fertility in both men and women, hormone balance, booster for the immune system, and  increased energy, stamina, improved sexual function, memory, and focus.

Maca is considered an “adaptogen”, a name given to certain herbs, plants, and natural substances that help the body naturally adapt to stressors like a busy schedule, demanding job, or illness, for example.

Another unique fact about maca root is that historically it has been considered a very potent aphrodisiac and a traditional fertility secret of populations living in the Andes.

Maca Nutrition Facts

Maca root powder is comprised of approximately 18% protein, 76.5% carbohydrates, 5% fat, and 8.5% fiber (indigestible carbohydrates). Maca provides a powerful source of nutrition, including:

• Over 20 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids
• 20 free-form fatty acids (such as lauric, linolenic, palmitic acid, oleic , and steric acid)
• Vitamins B-1, B-2, C and E
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Copper
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Phosphorus
• Selenium
• Sulphur
• Sodium
• Iron

Maca is also a rich source of phytonutrients.

Top 5 Maca Root Benefits

1. PMS, Menopause, and Women with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
2. Women’s Hormones, Fertility, and Sexual Health
3. Male’s Testosterone Levels and Fertility
4. Energy, Memory and Mood
5. Antioxidant Booster