Maca is a plant that is found and grown in the Andes Mountains. Maca root plants can be ground into a powder and can be added to meals or smoothies.

Maca Root has several health benefits which are as follows

1. Reducing Sun Damage

If you apply maca powder on your skin, you will be protected from UV radiation which can help you protect your skin from UV rays. It also prevents the formation of sunburn cells and avoids skin cancer.

2. Boosting Energy and Endurance

Some athletes and bodybuilders are using maca root powder or supplement to increase their energy and performance. 8. Fighting free radicals –

Maca root contains natural antioxidants which fight off free radicals and can help prevent some health conditions, including heart disease and cancer.

3. Reducing Blood Pressure

Maca root has such properties which can also help you to improve blood pressure.

4. Improving Learning and Memory

 Maca extract can help you improve learning and memory performance. It is also helpful in treating conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are some things which need to b cleared.

5. Increasing Fertility

According to research, maca root can increase fertility, especially in men.

6. Improving Mood

Maca Root contains flavonoids, which can improve your mood and also reduces anxiety. According to research, women who are in the postmenopausal phase found that maca powder is very helpful in reducing feelings and symptoms of anxiety and depression.

7. Increases Libido

According to research, maca root may help increase libido.

It has also been found that maca root can help reduce sexual dysfunction in women who are under postmenopausal women phase and are taking an antidepressant.

8. Reducing Menopause Symptoms

According to research, maca root may help to balance hormone levels i.e. estrogen. Therefore, a woman should take the maca root extract that is undergoing menopause which is a stage where estrogen levels fluctuate and cause various symptoms. It can reduce symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats.

9. Reducing Erectile Dysfunction

         Maca root can improve the condition of people with erectile dysfunction (ED). It works well than placebo.

How to Use Maca?

         Maca is easy to incorporate into your diet. Maca can be taken as a supplement or can be added to smoothies, oatmeal, drinks, and daily meal and more.

         Macca powder is available in yellow, red and black colored powder. Each of them has different biological properties.

         It has also been found that it has some adverse health effects; therefore you should boil it first.

         If you have thyroid problems, you should avoid having maca powder as it can interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland.

         A pregnant or breastfeeding woman and one should consult with their doctors before consuming maca.