Organic Red Maca Root - 2000mg per Capsule - Peruvian Source - Gelatinized for Absorption - UK Manufactured - Pullulan (120 Capsule Pouch)

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Strength & Performance: This natural energy booster is stimulant free and helps prevent inflammation, so not only is it great for before the workout starts but it will also aid in recovery. Remember with The Maca Team, you can always count on certified organic, fair trade, fresh harvest Peruvian maca products.

Everybody is different and responds differently to adding maca to a daily diet. For some people initial benefits show up after several days and for others it takes several weeks. So, if you follow the simple advice above, you are likely to have some positive experiences with red maca over time. If you are taking red maca and not experiencing changes, let us know and we’ll be glad to troubleshoot with you.

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If you visit the mountains of Peruvian at harvest time, you will see that maca has a variety of colors. Peruvians use the same seeds, in the same soil, and belong to the same species, but the exterior colors of maca are different after growing up. Journal of Ethnopharmacology: "Is the hype around the reproductive health claims of maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) justified?" this stuff is what WORKS! I took this for hormonal balance and to help with my period symptoms. I’m AMAZED 3-4 months being on this how it has drastically changed my whole life! My period symptoms went from 100% down to 30% - I feel like my life has changed.” -Bethany on 10th Jun 2018 Besides buying maca in tablet or capsule form, you can use maca powder in the kitchen. Some people add it to their smoothies, hot cereals, breakfast muffins, or beverages. If you use maca powder, you will get some nutritional value. One tablespoon contains small amounts of some minerals as well as: Take the right amount- about 2-8 capsules, 1-3 tablespoons of powder, or two droppers of liquid extract.

There are likely a few different reasons as to why we don’t know exactly how maca affects energy levels in the body, says integrative medicine doctor Siri Chand Khalsa, M.D. “There is so much that’s connected to how energized we feel; it’s not just one thing,” she says, adding that it’s very difficult to pinpoint one herb to energy since so many other lifestyle factors also play a role. 4. May Help With Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause While there are many potential maca benefits, it’s important to note that maca is a natural food and takes time to work. Most people see the initial effects of maca after taking it for at least 3-4 weeks. At 4 capsules a day, one jar will last you about 50 days and that is enough time for most people to begin to feel the initial benefits of the product. Also note that results vary from person to person.

Red Maca Root From The Peruvian Andes

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition: "Role of maca (Lepidium meyenii) consumption on serum interleukin-6 levels and health status in populations living in the Peruvian Central Andes over 4000 m of altitude."

Therapeutic Maca dosage is different than general health dosage - One final consideration is that recommended dosages of Maca for therapeutic purposes are generally higher than for general health. For example if you are taking Maca specifically to help with fertility, you will want to boost your intake over time.Non-GMO - This is easy since Peru has banned all GMO (genetically modified organisms) from all of its agriculture until 2021. Pharmaceutical Biology: "Effect of macamides on endurance capacity and anti-fatigue property in prolonged swimming mice." Health authorities rate maca root and maca powder as generally safe, but some users have reported side effects. These include moodiness, cramping, stomach distress, and insomnia. In addition, some women say that maca affected their menstrual cycles. Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use maca as there is not enough information about its safety.

Gonzales GF. Ethnobiology and Ethnopharmacology of Lepidium meyenii (Maca), a plant from the Peruvian highlands. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:193496. doi:10.1155/2012/193496Try adding red maca powder to some recipes to mix things up - visit our collection of red maca recipes. Red maca powder has been shown, under phytonutrient analysis, to be higher in certain compounds that support the body in antioxidant and antitumoral activity Beharry S, Heinrich M. Is the hype around the reproductive health claims of maca ( Lepidium meyenii Walp.) justified? J Ethnopharmacol. 2018;211:126-170. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2017.08.003