Peruvian maca

Peruvian maca — health and male vigour. Peruvian maca grows in the highlands of Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, from which it takes its name. Attempts to cultivate maca in other countries were unsuccessful: it does not produce the tubers used medicinally.

Organic Peruvian maca (Maca root) extract, gelatin (capsule).

Improves semen quality. The plant’s biologically active components improve sperm motility, which benefits the prevention of infertility. Maca also increases semen volume, which is necessary for treating conditions such as oligospermia.

Because of its thiocyanates and glycosylates, maca has antitumour activity. These substances bind toxic elements in liver tissue, contributing to an antioxidant effect on the body.

The plant is widely used as an aphrodisiac. It increases sexual desire; its active components tone the body’s reproductive cells and have a positive effect on the prostate gland. Bioactive substances increase libido in men and women. In addition, Peruvian maca extract can improve the body’s reproductive function. It rejuvenates the skin and slows the ageing process.

Maca’s biologically active ingredients can stabilise women’s hormones, especially during PMS and menopause.

Directions for use: There is no recommended dose of maca, but according to experts, most people feel much better if they start with 1–2 capsules a day and increase the amount to 4–6 capsules over the day. Maca increases energy and vitality, so most people prefer taking it before physical activity. Andean people consumed about 20 g of maca root with food every day.

Contraindications: Pregnancy, lactation, prostatic hypertrophy

Storage conditions: Keep closed at room temperature and protect from sunlight

Additional information: Nutritional value per 100 g
Energy value — 1564 kJ / 369 kcal
Fat — 1.3 g
Carbohydrates — 76 g, of which sugars — 24 g
Dietary fibre — 6.7 g
Protein — 10 g