MACA ROOT POWDER

Maca is a plant that originated in the Peruvian Andes mountains. It is a natural remedy that can be used to treat certain health issues, including infertility and low sex drive.  Maca is a plant that some populations in Peru for thousands of years as food and medication.  

The maca plant, also called Lepidium meyenii or “Peruvian ginseng,” is a cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale.

Native to the high Andean plateaus, it has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and can survive the harsh weather of the Peruvian Andes above 4,000 meters (m) or 13,123 feet (ft).

Traditionally, the Andean people use maca as food or as medication to treat respiratory conditions and rheumatic disease.

Maca products have seen a surge in popularity in recent years due to claims they may help increase libido and fertility. Maca is now grown worldwide, including in China’s Yunnan province.

It contains fiber, vitamins, minerals, macamides, macaridine, alkaloids, and glucosinolates. That said, research on its benefits has been mixed, with more studies needed to support the claims.

Here are some potential benefits of maca.

• May help with libido, sexual function, fertility
• May help relieve symptoms of menopause
• May improve mood and energy
• May help preserve cognitive function
• May benefit benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• May help wound healing
• May have anti-inflammatory properties
• May help digest nutrients