Maca is a nutritionally dense super-food found in the mountains of Peru. Sometimes called "Peruvian ginseng," Maca comes in pill, liquid and powder form. Maca contains high amounts of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and all of the essential amino acids. Other benefits include:
Increasing your energy and stamina. Many athletes take maca for peak performance.
Relieves menstrual issues and menopause. It can help alleviate cramps, body pain, hot flashes, anxiety, mood swings and depression.
It is rich in vitamin B12 and protein, which is very helpful for vegans. It also keeps you healthy by providing vitamins B1, B2, B12, C and E.
It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids.
If you find yourself overcome with anxiety, stress, depression or mood swings, maca may be help alleviate some or all of these symptoms.
It supplies iron and helps restore red blood cells, which can help people that suffer from anemia and cardiovascular diseases.
Can help your bones and teeth stay healthy.
Allows you to heal from wounds more quickly.
When used in conjunction with a good workout regime it can help increase your muscle mass.
*****It's recommended to start with a 1/2 teaspoon a day, and work up to a teaspoon or two a day over the course of a few weeks.
