The Many Benefits of Maca
Posted by The Maca Team on 21st Jun 2024
If you’ve done any kind of research into maca as you consider adding it to your diet, you’ve probably heard it all by now - maca can save your sex drive! Maca can cure your depression! Maca can help you lose weight! Maca can fight cancer! It’s understandable that you’d read the claims with some measure of incredulity. After all, it’s hard to believe that a little root could really do so much. But the research is in, and while studies are ongoing, there’s no denying the facts: that maca root is a truly amazing superfood that can improve the quality of your life and health.
Maca for Libido and Fertility
When you start looking into maca root’s benefits, maca’s impact on sex drive is probably the first thing that comes up. Its effect on sex drive is perhaps one of its most celebrated attributes. After all, maca has been helping prospective parents conceive for nearly 2000 years. It was even fed to livestock to ensure their continued health and virility.
Studies confirm that maca can contribute toward enhanced sperm count and motility. It also helps reduce the effects of erectile dysfunction, as well as reversing some effects of sexual dysfunction in women.
Maca for Your Brain
Did you know that maca can help with concentration? Maca was consumed historically as much for its help with cognitive function as with sexual function. Maca can help you maintain focus and concentrate better. It’s also been found to act as a neuroprotectant, and it’s been credited with slowing down age-related cognitive decline.
Maca for Stress and Anxiety
Maca can help improve your mood! The research doesn’t lie - maca has been found to reduce stress and anxiety. So how does it do that? Maca is an adaptogen, meaning that it’s a naturally-occurring substance that helps the body respond to outside stressors. That doesn’t just mean physical stress - it helps your mind react to sources of anxiety, as well. Maca is also nutrient-dense and rich in antioxidants, combating oxidative stress within the body. And, of course, by boosting your energy, maca helps prepare you to face anything that comes your way!
Maca for Energy and Stamina
Maca isn’t a miracle worker - it should always be part of a balanced diet and regular exercise routine. If that sounds a bit daunting, no need to fear - maca can help with that. Studies have shown that regular consumption of maca can help the body bounce back from strenuous exercise more readily. Historically, ancient Inca warriors consumed maca for its ability to enhance their stamina. Today, athletes credit maca with enabling them to keep up with physically demanding workouts. Maca can even facilitate the development of muscle mass, contributing toward muscular hypertrophy.
Maca for Bone Health
Maca can make your bones stronger. Yes, you read that correctly - we’re not talking about milk! While it’s not to be used in place of Vitamin D or calcium, research has found links between consumption of maca root and improvements in bone mass. A 2006 study on the effects of regular maca consumption by postmenopausal women found that subjects who had taken maca for four months demonstrated noticeably increased bone density markers.
What Makes The Maca Team Special?
Our Organic Peruvian-grown maca root is just that - maca root, with no fillers or additives. It’s certified organic and Fair Trade, GMO-free, and harvested in small batches at the peak of the season to ensure that you’re getting the freshest maca possible. Take a look at our Testimonials page to see what some of our happy buyers have to say about our products.
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