Maca

Maca is a root vegetable native to the Andes. It is used as a non-caffeinated energiser, to improve stamina and as an aphrodisiac. Maca provides seven of the eight essential amino acids that cannot be made in the body making it a good alternative protein source for Vegans. It also provides omega-6 and 9 fatty acids which help to control LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol) levels in the blood. Maca is a good source of B group vitamins, calcium, iron and zinc.

Nutritional Benefits

• Helps control LDL cholesterol levels in the blood
• Helps to maintain heart health and lowers risk of heart disease

• Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
• Normal nervous system function
• Contributes to normal heart function

• Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
• Contributes to a reduction of fatigue
• Contributes to the metabolism or iron and the maintenance of normal red blood cells
• Maintenance of skin health
• Prevention of call damage caused by oxidative stress

• Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
• Contributes to a reduction of fatigue
• Normal protein and glycogen metabolism
• Normal immune system function
• Contributes to hormone regulation

• Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
• Contributes to normal muscle function
• Maintenance of normal teeth and bones
• Contributes to cell specialisation and division

• Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
• Aids in the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• Contributes to red blood cell and haemoglobin formation and the transport of oxygen around the body
• Contributes to normal immune system function
• Helps maintain normal cognitive function

• Metabolism of macronutrients, fatty acids and vitamin A
• Contributes to DNA and protein synthesis
• Maintains normal bones, nails, hair and skin
• Protection against oxidative stress and damage to cells
• Maintains immune system health
• Contributes to normal fertility levels
• Helps to maintain normal levels of testosterone in the blood

Risks and Side Effects

Uses

Maca products we have available can be found here.

Recipes using maca can be found here.

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