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This superfood is an amazing mix of fiber, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins that the ancient Incas always consumed before battle.
It helped them to increase their fighting spirit, endurance and strength.
Today, because of its rich nutritional composition, it has become very popular among athletes as well, helping them enhance their athletic performance.
However, more and more ordinary people are turning to it nowadays because it also has many other medicinal uses.
What is maca powder?
Maca powder comes from the maca plant (Peruvian cress), which grows high in the mountains of Peru and the South American Andes.
It contains a huge amount of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids. In Peru it is known as the “aphrodisiac of the Andes”.
Specifically, it contains high amounts of the following substances:
- vitamins B1, B2, C and E
- minerals and trace elements: potassium, iodine, zinc, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, bismuth, silicon, boron and copper
- omega-3 fatty acids, complex alkaloids and sterols
How does maca powder increase performance and libido?
It should be noted that unlike various pharmaceutical drugs, maca increases libido and overall performance in a completely natural way, without undesirable side effects.
According to laboratory studies on mice, after they began to be fed maca powder, the number of sperm increased in males and the development of eggs improved in females.
In Peru, maca is used both to increase physical strength and performance and to improve fertility in both sexes.
These effects are mainly attributed to substances called macamides and macaenes, which can significantly increase strength and performance.
In addition, maca has a high content of iron, manganese and phosphorus, which helps fight fatigue and lack of energy.
How does maca affect the endocrine system and hormones?
The unique composition of maca directly affects the human endocrine system and helps balance hormonal imbalances in the body.
It stimulates the body to produce its own hormones, thereby restoring their balance, which is very important for many bodily processes.
It can also effectively relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. It supplies the body with all the necessary nutrients so that it can effectively regulate hormonal processes on its own.
Recent studies have demonstrated its adaptogenic properties, which improve the body’s response and coping with stress, anxiety and nervous tension.
And as mentioned in connection with fertility, maca not only improves fertility itself but also contributes to increased libido in people of all ages.
Where to get maca powder?
Maca powder can be purchased in some health food stores or online shops.
You can find quality organic maca powder in Slovakia HERE and in the Czech Republic HERE.
It is usually taken 2 to 6 teaspoons daily and can be added to any foods and drinks except hot ones, because some of its components could be degraded.
