Wonderful maca - an ancient source of vitality

Maca root powder adds energy, increases stress tolerance, reduces hormonal problems like headaches for example.

Maca root is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, fiber, and minerals, and is rich in essential fatty acids, B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium. Like the Incas centuries ago, both Peruvian people today and Western studies confirm, that maca root has a general tonic effect, restores energy, increases libido, and relieves post-menopausal health problems and hormonal imbalances. In addition, maca has been found to improve athletic performance, increase vitality, and very good against chronic fatigue. Maca root is also a good source of sexual energy. Famous Inca warriors ate maca root, for example, before going to battle or on a long journey, because it increased their endurance and gave them a lot of energy. Past 20 years, Latin American doctors have begun to use the miracle cure of maca, using it to treat many women's ailments (such as vaginal dryness, hot flushes, depression, bone thinning) and men to treat impotence, infertility and bone thinning. Maca is also used to reduce memory problems, increase memory brightness and increase erections.

One teaspoon of maca powder has a long-lasting effect, providing energy, the will to move and vitality throughout the day. So far, no adverse side effects have been observed with maca. Rather, it has been noticed, that maca is not a common plant, because it has the ability to prevent hormonal changes that cause aging. Maca is equally effective in balancing the female hormonal system as well as regulating male prostate function.

The recommended daily amount is up to 3 teaspoons of maca powder. Initially it is recommended to start with half the amount of a teaspoon, some sources even recommend only 1/4 teaspoon at a time and several times a day with meals. The quantity can be increased later if desired. For maca, it is recommended that you take a week of break in one month or a month of break every three months. The powder is not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

Maca root powder is often in capsule form and can be purchased from the supermarket's nutritional supplements department as well as from organic food stores and pharmacies.

USEFUL FEATURES OF MACA:

Maca contains an amino acid called tyrosine, which helps to renew the endocrine system in both women and men. Tyrosine is synthesized from phenylalanine in the human body, which also supports the nervous system. Tyrosine is a precursor of nerve mediators such as noradrenaline, dopamine, adrenaline, therefore maca also acts as a mood enhancer and as a stress reliever.

Maca has a positive effect on our brain function (memory, mood and cognitive abilities) and the nervous system. Namely, maca promotes the smooth transmission of neurotransmitters in nerve synapses, and it is this mechanism, that most often causes depression.

Helps to restore the functioning of the kidneys, providing a great help in the treatment of renal fatigue.

Maca provides a lot of energy, that can result from its ability to raise the serums growth hormone.

Maca raises the level of cortisol and DHEA in the body, thereby counteracting chronic fatigue and reducing the signs of aging.

Effectively increases libido and fertility in both women and men.

Acts as a hormone balancer and thus helps against both menopausal ailments (hot flushes) and PMS syndrome (mood swings). Maca is a safe, chemical-free alternative to hormone therapy - it stimulates the body's natural and intrinsic hormones!

May increase the amount of breast milk.

Improves athletic performance and endurance as it contains plant sterols, being an indispensable nutrient in athletes' menu.

With remarkably high levels of vitamins and minerals - for some substances, up to 100% of their daily intake can be given.

Activates a hormone called calcitonin, which slows down the release of calcium from the bones, making it an ideal remedy for osteoporosis. Under the influence of calcitonin alone, our body assimilates the calcium needed for the regeneration of nerve and bone tissue.

Is particularly rich in essential fatty acids, contains oleic and linolenic acids (omega 9 and omega 3).

Contains significantly 18 amino acids, 7 of which are essential amino acids (9 in total are essential).

Increases vitality and strengthens older people.

Stimulates and regulates the endocrine system. 

Supports the immune system.
Has an effect on iron deficiency anemia, increases the level of iron in the blood.
Maca is a naturally rich source of iodine, that is essential for our endocrine system and also stimulates the thyroid gland.

Warning!
Since Maca contains high levels of iodine, you should be careful if you have thyroid overload! Caution should also be exercised in those with hypothyroidism and who use medications against it, they may need to reduce or discontinue their medications.
 

There is a lot of additional information about the root of maca on the internet. I took the information from the Looduspere store page, where I also buy most of my supplements, salad oils, creams, shampoos and home cleaners; and also from the Eevarell page.
I heard about maca powder from my friend, who has been using it for several months and has found relief to her hormonal headaches. When I told her about my week-long headaches that didn't even relieve with painkillers, she suggested me to try maca, which I do now.