Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor 1 lb
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor 5 lbs
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor 1 lb
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor 5 lbs
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor
Maca Root Gelatinized Powder - Organic Weight Loss Lean Factor

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Discover Maca, a potent Peruvian root renowned for its nutritional richness and natural endurance-building properties.

Packed with essential nutrients such as calcium, fatty acids, vitamins B1, B2, B12, phosphorus, minerals, and alkaloids, Maca serves as a versatile source of nutrition and can be easily integrated into daily meals (Gonzales et al., 2006; Meissner et al., 2006).

Acclaimed in sports communities for its sterol and saponin content, Maca has been identified to benefit both men's and women's health, supporting circulation and offering measurable improvements to the male reproductive system (Gonzales et al., 2001; Cicero et al., 2001).

The unique combination of Maca with Peruvian herbs such as cat’s claw has been scientifically observed to substantially enhance anabolic activity in cartilage (Meissner et al., 2006).

Whether you're an athlete seeking natural performance enhancement or someone striving for balanced health, incorporating Maca into your daily routine can provide an enriching experience grounded in tradition and validated by contemporary research.

 


Constituents of Maca include:

  • Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Boron
  • Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Beta carotene, Vitamin D3
  • Amino Acids: Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
  • Sterols: Brassicasterol, Ergosterol, Campesterol, Ergostadienol, Sitosterol
  • Fatty Acids: Unsaturated, C12-0- Dodecanoic (lauric), C13-1-7- Tridecenoic
  • Secondary Metabolites: Macaridine, Macaene, Macamides
  • Benzylated Alkamides: Phenyl Acetonitrile and Macamides
  • Essential oils: Phenyl acetonitrile, Benzaldehyde, Methoxyphenylacetonitrile
  • Other Phytochemicals: Glucosinates, Saponins, and tannins


Tincture
This method can take 15 to 30 days. You will need three items (a mason jar with a cover, the herb/herbs of your choice, and liquid for extracting). The extracting liquid can be alcohol, alcohol/ water combo, vinegar, or vegetable glycerin. Take the product, fill the jar ¾ full, add your choice’s liquid, and close the jar. Then shake the jar so everything is well mixed. Give the jar a good5 minute shake several times a day. After 15 to 30 days, strain and bottle in glass tincture jars.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt, or your favorite smoothie.

Mixing suggestions: To increase the flavor and nutritional profile, combine our whey protein concentrate and organic sun-dried goji berries in a smoothie.

Botanical Name: Lepidium meyenii and Lepidium peruvianum.

Other Names: Peruvian Ginseng, Maca-maca, maino, ayakchichira, ayakwillku, red Maca.

Parts Used: Whole Raw Maca Root (multiple colors mixed in natural proportions).

Ingredients: Organic Gelatinized Maca Root.

Origin: Grown and dried in Peru and packaged with care in Florida, USA.

How to Maintain Optimum Freshness

  • Our Maca Root Gelatinized Powder is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
  • Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
  • Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

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2. Gonzales, G. F., Cordova, A., Vega, K., Chung, A., Villena, A., & Gonez, C. (2002). Effect of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in healthy adult men. Andrologia, 34(6), 367-372.

3. Gonzales, G. F., Cordova, A., Vega, K., Chung, A., Villena, A., & Gonez, C. (2001). Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improved semen parameters in adult men. Asian Journal of Andrology, 3(4), 301-303.

4. Gonzales, G. F., Cordova, A., Gonzales, C., Chung, A., Vega, K., & Villena, A. (2006). Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improved semen parameters in adult men. Asian Journal of Andrology, 8(2), 143-152.

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