Organic Red Maca capsules imported from Peru (100 capsules)





Grown in the high Peruvian Andes, Maca is a turnip root-like superfoods, one of the few considered to be an "adaptogen", that is able to raise overall life force energy, and acts in your body to support what your body needs to balance – especially in terms of your hormonal system. Because of these adaptive properties, it is sometimes called the Peruvian Ginseng.

Maca Vitae® is a trademark that guarantees the authenticity of Andean maca, imported directly from the Peruvian highlands (departments of Junin 4500 meters of altitude) where maca’s reputation was born. There grows the best and highest quality maca. Due to worldwide demands, maca has been being introduced in other regions and countries (e.g. China) but the quality of maca is just not reproducible or comparable to that grown in the high Andes.

• Red Maca has the highest antioxidant level of all Maca varieties
• Boost overall energy and vitality
• Balance hormones for both men and women – support with menopause, acne, thyroid and other health problems related to the endocrine system.
• Support a healthy libido and sex drive
• Protective effects on prostate – important for men over 40
• Protective effects on bone density
  

Not all Maca varieties are the same. Yellow is the most common variety, followed by Red and Black Maca.




Red Maca, also called Purple Maca, contains the highest amount of carotene, niacin, Vitamin C and zinc than other maca varieties. Red Maca has a high nutritional profile and protein content, more than any other roots. Its calcium content is even higher than other plants.

Red Maca is recommended for:

• Women undergoing menopause seeking hormonal balance
• Women looking to increase fertility and libido (men should try Black Maca for this purpose)
• Men looking to use Maca for prostate support
• Bone density support in women and children

In research studies:

• Red Maca but neither Yellow nor Black Maca reduced significantly ventral prostate size
• Red and Black Maca, but not Yellow Maca, have protective effects on bone architecture

Maca is a nutritional powerhouse, containing 13-16% protein, 8.5% fibre, 19 essential amino acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and D, minerals iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, sodium, potassium, calcium, several glucosinolates, 20 free fatty acids, and unique compounds called macaenes and macamides.

The term "Gelatinized Maca" has nothing to do with gelatin or containing any gelatin. Gelatinization is a process where Maca roots are boiled and pressurized to remove starch content.  The resulting Gelatinized Maca powder is easier to digest than Raw Maca powders.


Recommended dosage: Take 3 to 6 capsules a day with water in the morning, preferably with meals.


Dosing considerations:

• Consider your weight. The dosage levels we recommend above are for people who weigh 75 kg. Bigger people can generally take more. Smaller people should start with a smaller amount.
• Consider your overall health and age. A 30 year old athlete can start taking a higher Maca dosage than a 75 year old retiree. The younger and healthier you are the more you can start with.
• Start with a smaller amount and work your way up.
• Timing - Maca can energise some people to the point where it’s difficult to fall asleep. If you experience this, try not to take Maca after 2pm.

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This product is a food supplement and therefore should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.