Can Maca Help You Overcome Fatigue?

Whether you’re one of the 800,000 Americans living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or simply burned out with the demands of modern life, research has shown that people are having a hard time keeping up. Recent years have seen the boom of the “gig economy” and pressure to monetize your hobbies, resulting in a lot of work for little payoff. It’s more important than ever to prioritize maintaining your health, particularly your energy level. How can maca help with that? Let’s look at some of the research done into the effects of maca on individuals experiencing CFS and general fatigue.

How Can Maca Boost Your Energy?

While there’s a significant difference between overall fatigue and conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, it’s generally agreed that the consumption of certain supplements can not only improve energy, but also positively affect the body’s ability to absorb and make use of nutrients in general. Five commonly recommended supplements for ME/CFS patients include Acetyl-L-Carnitine, antioxidants, CoQ10, essential fatty acids, and vitamin B12. That might seem like a lot to keep up with, but there’s good news: our organic maca root products contain all of these nutrients in significant amounts.

Like many superfoods, maca is chock-full of vitamins and enzymes that can have a positive impact on your body. For example, besides the nutrients listed above, maca also contains benzyl glucosinolate. A Japanese study performed in 2022 found that female participants experienced decreased levels of fatigue after 4 weeks of regular maca consumption.

A History of Maca for Energy

One benefit the inhabitants of the Peruvian Andes who have consumed maca for generations have long cited is its ability to improve energy levels. Historically, maca was consumed for improving energy and accelerating recovery time after strenuous exercise. It’s still popular among athletes today for the same reasons. But in addition to adding a little more “pep” to your step, maca consumption is associated with an increased ability to maintain mental focus, which can make it easier to complete daily tasks and responsibilities that might seem daunting if you’re someone who struggles regularly with fatigue.

Another reason maca has been associated with improving energy is its hormone-balancing qualities. Some of the nutrients it contains, namely macamides and macaenes, are thought to stimulate the body into balancing hormone levels, whether that means reducing or increasing them as necessary. Helping your body achieve this balance is one way maca enables it to regulate the consumption of nutrients, so your body will more easily be able to make the most out of what you give it.

Taking Maca for Fatigue

You might be formally diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or you might simply be struggling to keep up with your lifestyle for a variety of different reasons; whatever the cause, if you’re here it’s because you’re considering adding maca to your diet in order to combat chronically-low energy. When you’re looking to make a significant change to your diet, it’s essential to seek input from a licensed medical professional. Maca should be part of a balanced diet and exercise routine.

Our maca products contain only 100% additive-free, organic maca root. Consider trying out our premium raw red maca capsules. The way the maca powder contained in these gluten-free, vegan capsules is processed results in a product higher than sun-dried maca in glucosinolates, which possess cancer-fighting, anti-inflammatory qualities. Red maca offers the highest levels of antioxidants and nutrients out of all three maca root colors, so it may be able to cut back on the fatigue that’s affecting your quality of life.

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