Each vcap contains:
- 500mg
- Organic Maca Powder 4:1 (Lepidium meyenii) (root)
- 200mg
- Korean Ginseng Powder (Panax ginseng) (root)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water, silica), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica.
Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water, silica), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica.
Important Information:
Contains no preservatives, is manufactured without the use of solvents, and is free of heavy metal contamination.
Format
Veggie Caps
90 V-caps
Dosage
1 capsule 3 times daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 3 months.
Product Information:
- Enhances Male and Female Libido
- Contains Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, Vitamins and Minerals
- Combined with Korean Ginseng
- Relieves Stress; Increases Energy
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High in the Andes Mountains, a plant grows with properties that can increase energy and stamina, relieve stress, ease the symptoms of menopause, and enhance libido and sexual function. For 2,000 years, the people of the Andes in Peru and Bolivia have used the root of the maca plant (Lepidium meyenii) for these remarkable properties, and for its ability to strengthen the immune system and restore hormonal balance in both sexes. They also eat the root as a vegetable. They agree with Hippocrates' advice to "let food be your medicine."
One of maca's most renowned benefits is the enhancement of sexual desire and function for both men and women. Clinical trials confirm these properties, including maca's support for erectile function. Maca does not directly affect the level of sex hormones in the body. Rather, it seems to work on the glands that synchronize all hormones. This support for endocrine glands, including the adrenals and thyroid gland, may also contribute to maca's effects on stress, mood, energy, and endurance.
Maca shares similar properties with red Korean Ginseng, which also supports the endocrine glands. They work together in this formula to enhance health and well-being.
Maca contains about 60% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 8% dietary fibre, and 2% fats, a nutritional profile similar to wheat and rice. Maca is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. It contains 19 amino acids and a range of healthy fatty acids. Maca also provides antioxidant protection to cells.
Maca
What is it?
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a hardy plant that thrives at high altitudes with intense sunlight, high winds and low temperatures. Native Peruvians have used Maca for thousands of years to increase stamina, libido and fertility in both men and women. Today, we continue to use Maca for hormonal regulation and support. It is also being used to boost energy, strength and stamina.
Maca as a Ginseng
Although Maca is not a member of the Panax (true ginseng) family, it is sometimes called Peruvian ginseng because of its adaptogenic and energy-boosting abilities. Athletes have started using Maca as an alternative to anabolic steroids for increasing strength, energy and stamina. Unlike steroids and some energy boosting herbs, Maca does not contain harmful stimulants and is not addictive.
Maca and the Menstrual Cycle
In the case of Amenorrhea (absent menses, unrelated to pregnancy), Maca has been found to lower FSH levels. High levels of this hormone have been associated with low serum estrogen levels, the hormone responsible for the development of the uterine lining during the first half of the menstrual cycle. It is this lining that is later shed during menstruation. Maca has also been shown to increase lutenizing hormone (LH), which stimulates ovulation. Ovulation is required for progesterone production in the second half of the menstrual cycle. In this sense, Maca can be used to support and balance the hormones of a woman's menstrual cycle.
Postmenopausal Mental Health
Studies are also supporting the use of Maca for postmenopausal women suffering from psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety, as well as sexual dysfunction. It has been shown to have a positive effect in all of these areas. It has also been shown to increase energy, while decreasing night sweats and hot flashes in this population. It is for these reasons, that Maca is now often included in combination menopause products.
Hormonal Regulation from the Brain
One of the postulated mechanisms by which Maca has its hormonal effects, is through stimulating the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. These are the two organs responsible for organizing and regulating all the endocrine glands in the body. When pituitary and hypothalamic function is working optimally, the entire hormonal system is balanced. The pituitary gland controls the hormone output of the thyroid (metabolism), ovaries or testicles (sexual functioning and tissue growth) and adrenal gland (energy and fluid balance).
How can I take Maca?
Maca is found as powdered root or encapsulated root. It can be found alone or in combination formulas for energy, stress reduction and sexual enhancement. The recommended dosage is between 1 and 3 grams daily. Increased demand for this plant may make Maca an endangered species, as has happened to other South American botanicals. You may want to inquire about the source and farming practices of the Maca that you purchase.
Important Information
People who are sensitive to the nightshade family of plants, including peppers, tomatoes and potatoes, should not use Maca. This herb should be used with caution by individuals taking hormone replacement therapy or contraceptive medication or by pregnant or nursing women. People with estrogen sensitive conditions and cell growths should avoid the use of Maca. Due to its potassium content those with kidney disease or those on diuretics should use Maca cautiously.
High in the Andes Mountains, a plant grows with properties that can increase energy and stamina, relieve stress, ease the symptoms of menopause, and enhance libido and sexual function. For 2,000 years, the people of the Andes in Peru and Bolivia have used the root of the maca plant (Lepidium meyenii) for these remarkable properties, and for its ability to strengthen the immune system and restore hormonal balance in both sexes. They also eat the root as a vegetable. They agree with Hippocrates' advice to "let food be your medicine."
One of maca's most renowned benefits is the enhancement of sexual desire and function for both men and women. Clinical trials confirm these properties, including maca's support for erectile function. Maca does not directly affect the level of sex hormones in the body. Rather, it seems to work on the glands that synchronize all hormones. This support for endocrine glands, including the adrenals and thyroid gland, may also contribute to maca's effects on stress, mood, energy, and endurance.
Maca shares similar properties with red Korean Ginseng, which also supports the endocrine glands. They work together in this formula to enhance health and well-being.
Maca contains about 60% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 8% dietary fibre, and 2% fats, a nutritional profile similar to wheat and rice. Maca is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. It contains 19 amino acids and a range of healthy fatty acids. Maca also provides antioxidant protection to cells.
Maca
What is it?
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a hardy plant that thrives at high altitudes with intense sunlight, high winds and low temperatures. Native Peruvians have used Maca for thousands of years to increase stamina, libido and fertility in both men and women. Today, we continue to use Maca for hormonal regulation and support. It is also being used to boost energy, strength and stamina.
Maca as a Ginseng
Although Maca is not a member of the Panax (true ginseng) family, it is sometimes called Peruvian ginseng because of its adaptogenic and energy-boosting abilities. Athletes have started using Maca as an alternative to anabolic steroids for increasing strength, energy and stamina. Unlike steroids and some energy boosting herbs, Maca does not contain harmful stimulants and is not addictive.
Maca and the Menstrual Cycle
In the case of Amenorrhea (absent menses, unrelated to pregnancy), Maca has been found to lower FSH levels. High levels of this hormone have been associated with low serum estrogen levels, the hormone responsible for the development of the uterine lining during the first half of the menstrual cycle. It is this lining that is later shed during menstruation. Maca has also been shown to increase lutenizing hormone (LH), which stimulates ovulation. Ovulation is required for progesterone production in the second half of the menstrual cycle. In this sense, Maca can be used to support and balance the hormones of a woman's menstrual cycle.
Postmenopausal Mental Health
Studies are also supporting the use of Maca for postmenopausal women suffering from psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety, as well as sexual dysfunction. It has been shown to have a positive effect in all of these areas. It has also been shown to increase energy, while decreasing night sweats and hot flashes in this population. It is for these reasons, that Maca is now often included in combination menopause products.
Hormonal Regulation from the Brain
One of the postulated mechanisms by which Maca has its hormonal effects, is through stimulating the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. These are the two organs responsible for organizing and regulating all the endocrine glands in the body. When pituitary and hypothalamic function is working optimally, the entire hormonal system is balanced. The pituitary gland controls the hormone output of the thyroid (metabolism), ovaries or testicles (sexual functioning and tissue growth) and adrenal gland (energy and fluid balance).
How can I take Maca?
Maca is found as powdered root or encapsulated root. It can be found alone or in combination formulas for energy, stress reduction and sexual enhancement. The recommended dosage is between 1 and 3 grams daily. Increased demand for this plant may make Maca an endangered species, as has happened to other South American botanicals. You may want to inquire about the source and farming practices of the Maca that you purchase.
Important Information
People who are sensitive to the nightshade family of plants, including peppers, tomatoes and potatoes, should not use Maca. This herb should be used with caution by individuals taking hormone replacement therapy or contraceptive medication or by pregnant or nursing women. People with estrogen sensitive conditions and cell growths should avoid the use of Maca. Due to its potassium content those with kidney disease or those on diuretics should use Maca cautiously.
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