Where does Maca grow?
It grows mainly at high altitudes in the Andes. Specifically, maca is native to the Andes in central Peru, above 4,000 meters, where the climate and soil conditions provide a unique environment for its growth.
In Peru, maca is classified into 13 types according to different colors, such as white, black, red, yellow, etc. These types of maca differ in terms of the average quality of the tubers, biological characteristics and other aspects. Among the cultivated products, yellow maca is more common, accounting for nearly half of the total number of plants.
What are the benefits of maca extract for men and women respectively?
1. For men
♥Improve sexual function: the unique bioactive substances in maca, such as macaene and maca amide, help to enhance erectile function and increase sperm count and motility, thus improving problems such as sexual dysfunction.
♥Strengthening the muscles and bones: Maca is rich in high units of nutrients, which have the effect of nourishing and strengthening the body, and moderate consumption helps to strengthen the muscles and bones.
♥Anti-fatigue: The amino acids, mineral zinc and taurine in maca can effectively combat fatigue and help men relieve fatigue at work and in life.
♥Supplementation: Maca is rich in protein, carbohydrates, zinc, calcium, iron and other nutrients, which can help replenish the nutrients needed by the body.
♥Regulate endocrine: Maca can regulate the hormone level in the body and maintain the normal function of the endocrine system, which has a positive effect on improving the symptoms caused by endocrine disorders in men.
2. For women
♦Regulating endocrine and relieving menopausal symptoms: Maca is rich in phytohormones, which can help women to regulate the balance of estrogen, progesterone and gonadotropins, thus alleviating the symptoms of irregular menstruation and menopausal syndrome.
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♦Enhance immunity: the large amount of vitamin C in maca can effectively enhance the body’s immunity, prevent colds, flu and other diseases, and improve resistance.
♦Improve menstrual discomfort: The vitamins and minerals in Maca can effectively improve menstrual discomfort, such as menstrual pain, headache, abdominal pain and other symptoms.
♦Anti-aging: Vitamin E and folic acid in maca can effectively resist the attack of free radicals, slow down aging and maintain the shape of the skin.
♦Improve Fertility: Maca extract can improve female fertility and has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on infertile women.
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Maca is rich in high units of nutrients, protein content of more than 10%, 59% of carbohydrates, 8.5% of the fiber, rich in zinc, calcium, iron, and other minerals, and contains vitamin C, B1, high fat content and most of them are unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid and linolenic acid content up to more than 53% of the natural active ingredients, including alkaloids and their breakdown products.
In 1999, American scientists discovered that maca contains two new types of plant active ingredients, maca amide and maca dilution and determined that these two components of the balance of human hormone secretion has a significant role, so maca is also known as the natural hormone engine.
Can maca extract be taken for a long time?
maca extract powder in Natural Field
Maca is a natural food that has no adverse effects when taken for a long period of time, but you have to consider a few points before deciding to take it:
- Consult a medical professional or dietitian for advice to ensure that your health condition is suitable for taking maca for a long period of time.
- Pay attention to the dosage control to avoid excessive intake.
- Pay attention to the time of taking, you can choose to take it in the morning or at noon according to your personal condition to minimize the possibility of insomnia.
- For special people such as minors and pregnant women, maca should be avoided.
