What is Maca? Maca is a tuberous perennial plant looking like a radish with a root about 8 cm in diameter. It grows high in the Andes mountain range in Peru, at an altitude of around 14,000 feet.
It is a special plant to survive at this altitude because of the extreme weather conditions - brutally hot during the day and freezing cold at night.
It has the honour of being the HIGHEST ALTITUDE GROWN FOOD PLANT IN THE WORLD. The soil supporting Maca is extremely rich in minerals increasing its nutritional value. The root is dried and stored and will keep for years.
More about Maca... Maca is rich in essential minerals, nutrients, and vitamins with over 50 naturally occurring, beneficial phyto-chemicals. Maca’s selenium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron increases energy and decrease the likelihood of anemia. Trace minerals include zinc, iodine, copper, bismuth, manganese and silica, as well as B vitamins. Maca is a culturally proven, powerful, primal food. Organically grown in Peru, Maca is a herb, tonic and nutritious food that has been used for thousands of years. Many people worldwide enjoy improved health and well-being by supplementing with ‘The Secret called Maca’.
Reduce anxiety, stress and depression: Maca helps nourish and calm the nerves, improving mood and attitude. Maca is a natural stress-reliever containing many nutrients that help balance and normalise the body’s entire system. Maca helps our body to produce serotonin which enables the body to relax, sleep better and feel emotionally well.
A boost for sports people: History tells us that around 5000 years ago, warriors preparing to go into battle would eat Maca for extra power and fierce strength and to overcome fear. Today many athletes and sportspeople wanting a natural, energy enhancing boost to their strength and stamina take Maca. It supports our body to function at peak performance and excel in athletic performance.
Maca for Libido: Maca helps restore normal healthy sexual function where it had been dysfunctional. Maca does not contain hormones but has been shown to be extremely effective in helping to regulate and restore lost libido and to normalise all hormonal functions in males and females. It can assist fertility and conception where sperm count is low. Maca seems to forestall or minimise the hormonal changes of aging.
Maca normalises hormonal function: Maca helps ease pre-menstrual tension and relieve painful period discomfort .It is known to reduce menopausal symptoms and is becoming recognised as a natural and safe alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy.
How much do we need? - Sportspeople wanting peak performance and anyone suffering from diminished energy or moodiness will need to take 1 heaped teaspoon of Maca powder or 3 to 6 capsules a day. Maca may not be effective if only used in small quantities. Adding Maca to a smoothie is a great way to take your Maca as it has a fairly malty taste. You can be generous with the amount you consume as it is safe, effective and non-toxic, so you cannot overdose.