MACA ROOT

Lepidium meyenii

Maca root has been used for its medicinal and nutritional benefits by the Peruvians for more than 3,000 years. The primary benefit of maca root is its ability to enhance and strengthen the function of the endocrine system, which includes all the body’s glands as well as the hormones they secrete. These glands and hormones control many vital processes, including sexual function, fertility, digestion, brain and nervous system functioning, and energy. Maca root acts as an adaptogen, which helps the body to cope with stress and help bring the body back into balance. This explains why it is often used after illness or for stress, because it supports the body’s capacity to cope with both physical and emotional stress and it is able to help support and enhance the healthy function of the adrenal and other glands. Both men and women are believed to feel an increase in libido, energy and stamina, and an overall feeling of wellness from consuming maca.