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Maca root is grown in the Andes Mountains of Peru and has been used for centuries to treat various issues such as fertility problems and hormone imbalance. It is used today to treat everything from poor libido to lack of energy and depression. Although Maca root is safe, it does contain ingredients that may be harmful to individuals who have thyroid disease or poor thyroid function. Maca can be purchased as a capsule or in powder form and can be added to foods or drinks.

How does Maca Root work?

Maca root is rich in amino acids, essential vitamins and minerals. It is an adaptogen, which means that it supports our overall health and strength. Research has shown that the properties found in maca root can improve our body’s overall physical function and boost consumer's strength. Maca is very nutritious and contains several important vitamins and minerals such as:

• Carbohydrates
• Protein (1 grams in every 7 grams)
  
• Vitamin C
• Copper
• Iron
• Potassium
• Vitamin B6
• Manganese

Maca root is an excellent source of protein with 4 grams in each 28 grams. It also contains huge amount of carbohydrates per serving. Plus, the root contains various plant compounds including polyphenols and glucosinolates. Polyphenols are micronutrients that we get through certain plant-based foods. They're packed with antioxidants and potential health benefits. It's thought that polyphenols can improve or help treat digestion issues, weight management difficulties, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, and cardiovascular diseases. Glucosinolates found in Maca have an antibiotic-like effect and help ward off bacterial, viral, and fungal infection in the intestines and other parts of the body. A number of recent studies have also suggested that a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables may lower your risk of certain cancers.

Why Maca Root so Good?

There are several benefits associated with taking maca root, which is the obvious reason those living in the Andes Mountains have used the root for more than 3,000 years.

Reduces Sexual Dysfunction

Maca has been heavily marketed as being effective at improving sexual desire, and this claim is backed by research

Treating Infertility

Maca is also known for treating male & Female infertility. The root has been used for generations to increase the fertility in livestock. Research have proved that taking a maca root supplement daily for the course of 4 months can help increase volume, motility & count of sperms in healthy men.

Improves Testosterone Levels (Stamina) in Men

Clinical studies have also shown that serum levels of testosterone in men were positively affected after taking black maca. Maca helps in better digestion, thus body is more capable of extracting more energy from regular food we eat. Thus, we have found many cases, where an individual would do maximum workout of 2 hours in Gym would suddenly rise to more than 3 hours. Some individuals informed about being capable of lifting more weight then they use to before consuming maca root powder. In fact, a Austrian sports university have issued a notice to their students to not consume maca root powder to increase their stamina, because that will lead to artificial stamina boosting between individuals.

Enhances Brain Function

It may also improve learning and memory by enhancing brain function. Studies show that maca improved the memory in rodents who had memory impairment. Traditionally black maca was used in Peru to improve children’s performance in school.

Depession & Anxiety

Post-menopausal symptoms can be treated by taking maca supplements daily for 6 weeks. Maca helps to improve blood pressure levels, depression and anxiety. The root helps promote Bone Density (helpful in Osteoporpsis). This is relevant since many women have a higher risk of osteoporosis after going through menopause.

Improves Female Hormonal Balance

Maca is also improves women’s hormonal balance by providing support to the endocrine system. It helps with the regulation of the adrenal and thyroid glands and promote healthy hormone production. The adrenal and thyroid glands play a part in regulating our mood. They help with everything from combating stress to restoring our appetite. Keeping these glands healthy is important for anyone who wants to feel their very best.

Worries About Maca Root

Individuals who have thyroid issues should be careful when taking maca root. That’s because the root contains an ingredient known as goitrogens. These substances can interfere with the normal and healthy function of the thyroid gland. The compounds are likely to affect you if you already have thyroid issues. Those who have a family history of thyroid disease should be careful when taking maca root. It is advised that pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with their doctor before taking a Maca supplement since the effects of the root on infants is unknown.

How to Consume Maca Root Powder?

It’s easy to incorporate Maca root into your everyday diet plan. The root can be taken as a supplement or added to various foods such as smoothies, breakfast shakes, baked goods, energy bars, and oatmeal, just to name a few. There has not been a recommended dose for medicinal use established for maca root. However, the dosage of maca root powder used in studies ranges from 1.5 to 5 grams each day.

It is very important to understand that every individual posses different set of hormones thus responds differently to the intake of Maca Root. Some people might get results in few hours & some might take few months to get satisfactory results. It also depends upon severity of issue individual is intended to resolve.

On other hand, it is also important to consume required amount of Maca Root only. If you eat less - results will be shady, if you consume more - well there are no side effects but everything in limits is good for Health.

Thus, we always encourage people to define their own dosage. We ask people to start Maca root with minimum dosage of 500 mg / 1 capsule size / equivalent of 1 paracetamol tablet. Continue this dosage for 5-10 day & check for your self. If you are not facing any issues with newest addition of hormones, then double the dosage to 1 grams / 2 capsules size. Keep doing this until you realize that you have achieved level of wellness you want for your body. If it is 1.5 grams - good for you. If you need 4.5 grams - dont worry. Continue this dosage for 3-6 months & then slowly decrease it in the same way as you had increased it. People can completely stop consuming Maca or if they want it, they can continue small amount of quantity (500 mg / 1 capsule) for rest of the life.