Organic Maca Root Supplement for Your Sexual HealthOrganic Maca root has been used for thousands of years by the natives in Peru. It has both food and medicinal purposes and is a cruciferous vegetable, much like cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, collards, and broccoli. Taken as a supplement, it is primarily used to enhance energy and as a sexual stimulant. Documentation from the 16th and 17th centuries suggested that Inca warriors used this root to increase vitality and strength.
The Maca plant thrives and grows in some of the highest elevations in the world, at over 15,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountain. In fact, it is one of the few plants that is able to sustain life and thrive in such high elevations. Maca is also called Peruvian Ginseng. It is served as a food but also has medicinal purposes. Organic Maca root is well known as the superfood of the Andes. It works with the body's natural rhythms to rebuild weak immune systems, re-mineralize poorly nourished bodies, and increase energy and endurance. Each organic Maca root contains over 55 naturally occurring, beneficial phyto-chemicals! Most people feel their mood and energy levels lift quickly. Maca contributes to overall well being. It nourishes and calms nerves, stimulates appetite, aids digestion, and supports the adrenal glands to fuel the body. The sterols, calcium, and Vitamin C help build muscle mass and the starches aid in physical endurance. The alkaloids found in the root help to assimilate these nutrients in your body. Benefits of Organic Maca Root
Men use it for impotence, erectile problems, and increased testosterone levels. Women use Maca Root as a HRT alternative, to help hot flashes, for peri-menopause, and to treat PMS associated problems. It will not cause ovary production to atrophy, (unlike HRT), as it stimulates the body to produce its own hormones, instead of supplying the body with synthetic hormones. Sexual Enhancements of Maca RootOrganic Maca Root works so effectively for both men's and women's hormonal imbalances because instead of supplying plant hormones (like phytoestrogens), it stimulates the hypothalamus/pituitary gland. This naturally regulates hormones in both men and women and positively affects adrenal glands. Maca acts in a regulatory manner so whether your body is producing too much or too little of a particular hormone, consuming Maca will help balance them! In a double blind study, men between the ages of 21 and 56 were given 3 grams of maca (or a placebo) for a period of 12 weeks. Men who received the maca root supplement reported increased sexual desire after about 8 weeks of treatment, even though the supplements did not appear to affect levels of testosterone levels, which is quite interesting indeed. Studies done at the Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia were done with Maca gelatin. (500mg./per capsule). Levels of sexual desire on the test group increased by 180% (compared to the placebo group), and seminal volume also increased. (Wonder how they measured this one?) Sperm count doubled, and mobility improved. (Obviously, this study was done on men only.) Organic Maca Root DosageMaca is rich in nutrients and phytochemicals, including alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, saponins, and amino acids. As a supplement, it is available in dried or powdered form, in capsules, and tablets. Since Maca is a food, it can be consumed in relatively high doses. Dried or powdered maca can be used in drinks or sprinkled on food. Three or more grams of organic Maca root per day is usually recommended. Though it may take a while for results to be noticed, some people report feeling the effects of Maca within hours. So far, it has no known side effects, drug interactions, or contraindications. Organic Maca SupplementsMaca contains amino acids, minerals, sterols, fatty acids, vitamins, saponins, tannins, and carbohydrates. Maca root is a tuber root and is considered a starch. Side Effects of Organic Maca RootMaca root is not a stimulant. It does not contain caffeine so it doesn't affect the central nervous system. Maca is a food, so is classed as a nutritional supplement in the same manner as spirulina, wheat grass, and green barley, as opposed to synthetic vitamin sources. Lepidium peruvianum and Lepidium meyenii refer to the species and genus of the plant. When you purchase Maca Root, check to see if it was grown organically, (without the use of pesticides), and find out where it was grown in Peru. Some of the farming areas in the Andes are affected by contaminated water from nearby mines in the country, so you might end up with Maca with mercury or lead contamination. Maca Root should not be diluted with any fillers either. Some Maca is also irradiated, so be sure what you buy has been standardized. Irradiation is a process that kills bacteria, but there is some controversy over its impact on humans. Select a reputable brand when you buy supplements. If you're very concerned about the possible presence of bacteria, a good alternative is gelatinized MACA Root. It's a process that removes starch from the Maca Root, and breaks down the chemical bonds that connect the starch to the protein and other components. The body would normally do this in its digestive process. Gelatinized maca is more bio-available, as the gelatin is soluble in liquids and is more concentrated. There are some gelatinized products on the market that are not the real thing, so buyer beware. They are roasted to achieve a darker colour. The main source of real gelatinized maca root is the National University of Agriculture at La Molina, Peru and product labels should verify it! Related Pages Organic Beauty Products – The Pros and Cons Organic Hair Products – Rosemary, Lavender, and Thyme – Oh My! Organic Health Foods from Nature Related Products
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