The Pros and Cons of Taking Maca Powder

It’s easy to see why shopping for maca when you’re a newbie can be a little intimidating. There are different types of maca, after all, and even different formulations ranging from the more popular powdered maca to liquid maca extract and maca root chips. While it may take some time to find the “right” maca for you, most of our customers have found some simple, easy ways to incorporate maca root into their everyday lives: by consuming maca powder.

What is Maca Powder?

Maca, sometimes referred to by its scientific name of Lepidium meyenii, is a Peruvian plant of the Brassicacae family that for many years grew exclusively in the Peruvian Andes. Brassicaceae or Cruciferae is a family of plants that includes mustard, broccoli, and radish. So what makes maca special? Besides the fact that it’s rich in fiber, essential amino acids, and other nutrients, it also contains glucosinolates, which are anti-inflammatory, cancer-fighting agents. These are only some of the benefits that earn maca its title as not just any food, but a superfood. 

Pros

Maca Powder is Easy and Convenient

How should you consume your maca powder? It’s fairly easy, even if you can do it a hundred different ways! Maca powder lends itself well to beverages like pre- or post-workout maca smoothies. Just toss your daily dose of maca powder into the blender along with the rest of your ingredients, and you’re all set.

You can also cook with maca. In fact, historically maca was cooked and consumed in traditional Peruvian dishes like Mazamorra de Maca for centuries. Today, you can find all kinds of maca recipes - you can even prepare some maca pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Maca Powder is Affordable

Due to lower processing costs, our maca powders tend to be less expensive than our maca capsules and liquid maca extracts. The work that goes into preparing raw maca powder is simple: after harvesting, the maca roots are sorted by color and then dried. They’re then ground into powder before being shipped to The Maca Team for final packaging before going on to our customers. It’s a fairly straightforward process, which means the savings get passed on to the buyer. In short, powdered maca is the best way to get the most bang for your buck.

Cons

Maca Powder is Messy

Let’s face it - dealing with powders can get messy fast. If you’re accustomed to getting your day off to a quiet start, it might not be an issue adding a couple teaspoons of maca powder into your morning tea or coffee. But if you’re trying to wrap up that important work presentation and get the kids ready for school, things can go POOF very suddenly. Nobody wants a maca mess on their kitchen counter. If that sounds like your typical day, consider trying out maca capsules or maca liquid extract instead - they can be a quicker, more convenient way for you to get your daily dose of maca root. 

Maca Powder Can Cause Stomach Upset

Occasionally, we get some questions about possible side effects of maca powder. The truth is, there aren’t very many drawbacks to consuming maca. The flavor is considered something of an acquired taste, but it’s easy enough to mask in dishes and beverages. That said, a small percentage of our users have reported experiencing some stomach upset after having their maca root. Thankfully, the solution is simple: switch to gelatinized maca powder, which has been pre-cooked to cut down on the starch content. 

Why Buy The Maca Team’s Maca?

The Maca Team is a family-run company of true maca specialists here to bring you the most maca has to offer. We are passionate about sharing high-quality Peruvian-grown Maca with the world and proud to offer the best selection of maca products anywhere. Our products are always organically grown, fairly traded, non-GMO, gluten-free, fresh, and potent. If you have any questions about our maca, we’d love to hear them! Don’t hesitate to Contact Us using our web form, or call us toll-free at 888-919-8616.

Enjoy the day!