Known as an aphrodisiac ingredient since ancient times, Maca is a root that remains famous today and is used as a natural tonic capable of increasing physical and sexual faculties.
What it looks like
The appearance of the maca root is very similar to a turnip and it grows spontaneously at altitudes between 3,500 and 4,500 meters.
There are seven varieties of Maca, mainly distinguished by their color: the most common are red Maca and yellow Maca.
Thanks to its nutrients, the benefits of Maca are numerous; it is truly a natural superfood, energizing and toning, like avocado.
It is effective against exhaustion and physical and mental fatigue, helps reduce joint pain, and is perfect for combating periods of intense stress; it boosts the immune system and stimulates brain function.
Its benefits
However, its fame is mainly due to the benefits its intake provides to the sexual sphere; indeed, since ancient times, Peruvian Maca has been used for its fertility-related beneficial properties.
It promotes oogenesis (the process of egg production) and spermatogenesis (the process of male germ cell maturation), is effective in treating erectile dysfunctions, and increases sexual endurance, alleviating disorders related to andropause.
Thanks to the alkaloids and sterols it contains, which help to rebalance the hormonal system, it is an important ally for women, capable of regulating the menstrual cycle, mitigating perimenopausal disorders such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido.
