Maca
Maca is also known as Peruvian Ginseng and has been used in Peru for thousands of years.
Our maca is harvested in the Peruvian Andes at 14,000 feet above sea level. Best of all, they are certified organic, meaning they are free of harmful chemicals, pesticides or processing aids.
What are the Benefits
Maca Root is believed to
- boost overall energy, stamina and vitality
- help to support healthy sexual activity and fertility for men.
- boost libido in both men and women
- promote healthy estrogen and progesterone levels
- relieve the discomforts of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms in women
Maca Root is highly nutritious. It is the highest source of nutrients growing in the Andean region and is rich in sugars, protein, vitamins, essential nutrients (especially iodine and iron) and carbohydrates that resemble healthy cereal grains. Some of the constituents in Maca Root include alkaloids, whole fiber, lipids, twenty amino acids (including arginine, serine, clycine, valine, histidine, aspartic acid and glutamic acid, etc.), proteins, beta-ecdysone, beta-sitosterol, hydrolyzable carbohydrates, fatty acids (including linolenic, palmitic and oleic acids), glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, iodine, phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, protein, steroid glycosides, saponins, sitosterols, stigmasterol, tannins, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12 and vitamins C and E.
There are 3 basic color of maca: yellow, red/purple, and black. It’s important to note that the color of the roots are primarily found in the skin (similar to the common radish). This means is that the colors of the powder form vary only slightly.
Black maca is believed to be more suitable for men. Studies have shown Black Maca to be the most effective Maca color for muscle building, endurance, mental focus and male libido and fertility.
Red maca is more suitable for women. Studies have shown it to have the highest phytonutrient levels of all Maca colors. It is the most effective type for general hormone balancing, for female fertility and for bone and prostate health.
Yellow maca, while it does not have all the unique properties of Black or Red Maca, still works to boost energy, enhance concentration and balance hormones.
Our Raw Maca products have never been heated above 100F/40C, preserving all of their enzymes and nutrients at peak levels.
Reference:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18801111
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3184420/
http://www.wsj.com/articles/maca-can-a-root-boost-energy-and-sex-drive-1419275240