What Are the Benefits of Peruvian Maca?

Maca root has been cultivated for more than 500 years for its medicinal value. It was originally cultivated by the Inca people, and now it is famous for its libido- and energy-enhancing attributes.

Libido Enhancement

• For centuries, maca root has been used for men and women. Increased libido is though to come form the macamide and macaene compounds found in maca root. A study published in the medical journal "Urology" claims to have proven the libido enhancement property of maca in an experiment done with mice.

Energy Enhancement

• Maca has also been widely utilized as an energy booster. Inca warriors would consume the root before battle for extra strength.

Mental Clarity

• In both men and women, maca is reported to increase mental clarity and to assist with memory formation.

Menopause

• A powder extract of maca is commonly used to treat women going through menopause instead of traditional hormone treatments. Maca powder reportedly alleviates hot flashes, vaginal dryness and moodiness.

Sexual Dysfunction

• Maca is not only used to increase libido. It has also been claimed that that the root works as an aphrodisiac and can help with male erectile dysfunction.