Maca Powder

What is maca powder?

Popularly known as “Peruvian ginseng," maca powder is a biennial crop that has been around for over 3000 years. We source our gelatinized maca powder supplement from its natural origin in the high altitudes of Peru. As a result of its potency, the Incas and ancient Peruvians utilized it as a currency for trade and a powerful food supplement to boost strength, virility, and endurance. Maca comes from the same family as radish or turnip, and our product is sourced from its naturally occurring habitat at altitudes of 8,000 to 14,500 feet.

Often used as a tea, spice, and supplement for food processing, it boasts a robust earthy taste with a subtle butterscotch accent. The maca plant itself is available in different colors ranging from yellow and red-purple to even black and can be prepared as raw maca powder, maca powder, or gelatinized maca powder. It is always advisable to use maca powder, as it offers a less harsh food source for your digestive system. We always recommend that you try using maca powder as an additive to your smoothie, milk, chocolate, and even your favorite dessert recipes.

How to use maca powder?

1.5–3 g of maca root powder per day is the typical daily dosage utilized in scientific research. To ensure the selection of maca of superior quality or obtain an individualized dosage recommendation, it is advisable to consult with a certified dietitian or physician, both of whom are qualified healthcare professionals.

Maca Powder Benefits:

This Inca superfood requires no extra guidelines to use. Simply add 1 teaspoon of the maca powder to your tea or beverage of choice and serve as desired. When taking cereal, you can also sprinkle it directly before eating. If you prefer to take a gelatinized organic maca powder supplement, then be sure to follow the instructions as indicated on the caplets. The health benefits of maca powder include.

◉ Improves menopausal symptoms: Women who might be experiencing the symptoms of menopause can agree that the signs are not exactly fun. This period often comes with decreased energy levels, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and even sexual dysfunction.  However, the consistent use of maca powder has been shown to be highly instrumental in alleviating symptoms, as it is effective in improving energy levels, alleviating mood swings, and even reducing depression. So if you feel that you might be approaching menopause, then incorporating maca powder into your diet may be a beneficial decision.

◉ Boosts fertility in both men and women: Conception problems happen with both genders and are typically spread 50/50 among men and women. Using Maca powder has shown to be useful in improving sperm count and motility for men and also in improving outcomes of pregnancy for women. For couples or families who are trying to conceive, including maca powder during the pre-conception stage will be an added benefit to improve your chances.

◉ Might Help Relieve Anxiety: One study done in 2008 found that maca could help people with depression and anxiety. Another pilot study done on women who had gone through menopause showed that maca could help lessen depression. According to a report from the Harvard Medical School, maca root powder can also help treat the side effects of antidepressants, which can include problems with sexual performance.

Where to buy maca powder?

Buy maca powder from the health food store in the USA, Alive Herbals.

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