How It Works

Maca is regarded as an adaptogen and has been used traditionally to help promote stamina, enhance physical energy and endurance, and help buffer the effects of stress.

Peruvian folklore suggests that Incan warriors would eat their fill of maca root before going to battle in order to boost their strength and stamina.

Maca root supports the glandular system and provides a natural means for enhancing a healthy libido and improving sexual desire and performance.

A member of the radish family, maca has been used historically to address the needs of the reproductive system. Due to its rich source of sterols, maca may support reproductive fertility, particularly in men.

Clinical studies, primarily focused on sexual health, indicate maca's potential for improved sexual desire, erectile function, and subjective well-being in men.

Maca also promotes glandular balance during age-related hormone shifts and has shown promise in reducing menopausal symptoms in women such as hot flashes and interrupted sleep, and enhancing physical performance.

Maca contains natural compounds that may help ease aches and discomfort and promote a healthy inflammatory response.

Maca polysaccharides may help strengthen the immune system due to their immunoregulatory effects, while macamides (bioactive metabolites identified only in maca) have been attributed with providing neuroprotective and antioxidant effects.

Regarded as a superfood, maca provides amino acids, beneficial fatty acids, fiber, and numerous vitamins and minerals, including B-vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Plus, maca supplies more calcium than milk.