Description
People take maca by mouth for “tired blood” (anemia); chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); and enhancing energy, stamina, athletic performance, and memory. People also take maca by mouth for female hormone imbalance, menstrual problems, symptoms of menopause, improving fertility, and sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants, weak bones (osteoporosis), depression, stomach cancer, leukemia, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, erectile dysfunction (ED), to arouse sexual desire, and to boost the immune system.
In foods, maca is eaten baked or roasted, prepared as a soup, and used for making a fermented drink called maca chicha.
wellness Encapsulate powdered maca root, alone or in combination with other adaptogenic herbs.
cosmetic Use maca root powder in soaps, lotions, shampoos and hair conditioners.
culinary Add to cereals, smoothies, puddings, baked goods, and hot beverages.
industrial In addition to being an ingredient in many functional foods and beverages, maca is used in the nutraceutical and natural cosmetic industries.
safety Maca root is generally considered safe if taken in doses that do not exceed 3 grams per day for up to 4 months, with no known interactions with other supplements or pharmaceutical medications. However, due to the potential for estrogenic effects, you should consult with a health care practitioner before using this herb if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a history of or being treated for a hormone-driven condition such as breast cancer.
Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids.
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