Maca

Maca(Lepidium meyenii walp) is a cruciferous vegetable that grows in the Peruvian Andes mainly on the heights of Junín (plateau bombom) between 13,000 and 15,000 feet (4100-4500 m), these extreme growing conditions favor the composition rich in nutrients and phytochemicals that make a super food.

The maca root powder is an extraordinary food, an unequaled source of amino acids and it contains a complex of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Also contains an impressive collection of bio-active compounds, many of which, if not all, count for its numerous benefits such as glucosinolates, alkaloids and sterols. It has high nutritional value due to its proteins e.g. polypeptides that make 11% of the dry root. It also contains 10% calcium, and significant amounts of Magnesium and Potassium and other minerals such as iron, silicium, iodine, manganese, zinc, Sodium, Copper.

Since the 1980’s Maca started to be known outside its original area of agricultural production, promoting its energizing and fertilizing properties, hormone balancers, aphrodisiac, and especially sexual performance improver, today is known as a superfood and consumed worldwide for its nutritional properties.

Part used: Root

Properties: Carbohydrates, fiber, glucosinolates, proteins, amino acids, natural energizer.

Presentations: Capsules, Extract Powder.