Maca Powder is made from maca root and it is available in the market in the form of powder and as a supplement. You can use it in your regular dishes and smoothies. Maca Root mainly found and grown in the Andes of central Peru

Health Benefits of Maca Powder are

1. It’s Extremely Nutritious

Maca root powder is extremely nutritious, and it is also considered as an excellent source of many essential vitamins and minerals.

One ounce of maca root powder contains

•       Calories – 90

•       Carbs – 19 grams

•       Fat – 1.0 gram

•       Fiber – 2.0 grams

•       Protein – 4.0 grams

•       Copper – 87%

•       Iron – 22%

•       Manganese – 11%

•       Potassium – 15%

•       Vitamin B6 – 16%

•       Vitamin C – 130%

2. Increases Libido in both Men and Women

Maca increases Libido (meaning sexual desire) in both men and women. Reduced sexual desire is a common problem found among today’s adults.

By taking natural source found in herbs and plants can naturally boost libido and also it doesn’t have any side effects like other medicines. However, read the instructions before using it.

3. Increase Fertility in Men

Male fertility is decided by sperm quality and quantity. Maca powder contains such properties which can help men to increase their fertility by improving the sperm quality and quantity.

4. Help Relieve Symptoms of Menopause

Consuming Maca powder can improve symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and disrupted sleep at night. It is also found that maca powder can help protect bone health as women after menopause have a higher risk of osteoporosis.

5. Maca Can Improve Your Mood

According to studies, maca powder contains flavonoids which can improve your mood, reduced anxiety and even symptoms of depression.

6. Boost Sports Performance and Energy

Nowadays, Maca root powder is a popular supplement used by bodybuilders and athletes.

It can help you gain muscle, improve your performance, boost energy, enhances endurance performance, and increase your strength.

7. Help Protect your skin from the Sun

Maca powder can protect you from Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun when applied on the skin and protect you from burn and damage to the exposed skin. It also reduces your risk of skin cancer.

8. Improves your Learning ability and Memory

Maca powder can improve brain function and thus improves your Learning ability and Memory.

It has also been used by school children in Peru to improve their performance in school.

9. May Reduce Prostate Size

Maca powder can reduce the enlargement of the prostate gland in men. It is common in aging men. It can also reduce urination issues that occurred due to the enlargement of the prostate gland. Red maca can reduce prostate size.