Maca
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Lepidium Meyehii, commonly known as maca, is a herbaceous biennial plant of the cruficer family, native to the high Andes of Peru, particularly close to Lake Junin. The health benefits attributed to maca include relief from issues related to menstruation and menopause, while also balancing hormones and boosting fertility in women. It helps increase energy levels, improve sexual health and boost bone health. It also contributes in building stamina and maintain a healthy, powerful immune system, also improving skin health. It has antidepressant properties and under situations of stress, it promotes homeostasis.

The organic composition on maca root is what makes it a valuable and beneficial plant. Maca can balance out the vitamin and mineral intake, as it offers a great amount of B12 vitamins, along with B1, B2, C and E. It is also a very rich source of protein, and is rich in iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium. Maca itself is mostly compomised of carbonhydrates, along with protein, dietary fiber and some fat. The high content the root has in protein and nutrients can explain its connection to higher energy, clearer thinking, increased sexual libido and many other benefits.

Medicinal Applications:

Maca is best known for the benefits it offer to the sexual libido. By consuming maca, both sexual stamina and drive are increased in men and women as well. Maca works in balancing the serotonin levels in the system, which is mostly responsible for sexual dysfunction. Maca has been interlinked with the increase of sperm count and sperrm mobility in men as well.

Women can benefit from consuming maca as well, as it boosts the ability to reproduce and increase the chances at potential pregnancy.

Maca can increase bone density and strength, preventing osteoporosis. It is rich in calcium, which is an integral vitamin for promoting healthy and durable bones.

Maca can function as an inhibitor to the anti-depressant induced sexual dysfunction. It impoves mood and energy levels, and counteracts the symptoms that are associated with taking antidepressants, namely to decrease sexual function and libido.

Maca is a very important superfood, due to the high amount of unique alkaloids and vitamin nutrients it contains. This combination offer the root adaptogenic qualities, meaning it can positively respond to stress in an organism and promote homeostasis, or balance within the body, without adding toxic or artificial chemicals.

Maca has been used by Peruvian natives to increase energy and endurance at any task. This is due to the high content of protein, vitamins and minerals.

Maca, even in small quantities, can increase the strength of the immune system. That is again due to the high content of protein, as this macronutrient boosts the immune system, tissue repair and energy levels.

Maca can be used by women to balance the mood swings and decreased energy levels associated with menopause. It can reduce anxiety levels and helps with the bone density loss that occurs during menopause.

Maca has been proven very benefitial for treating skin issues for both men and women.

Safety Profile:

Maca must not be used by pregant women, as it can interact with the hormonal shifts that occur during that period. Additionally, people with a weak heart, or general heart issues must not consume maca, as it may work against the existing issue. Additionaly, some types of maca contain high levels of iodine and for those reasons, people who must be watchful of overconsumption of iodine on their diet should better avoid consuming maca root.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.