Benefits of Maca Everyone Can Enjoy

I love superfoods, and feel like it's my obligation to share all my healthy discoveries with you! You already know that I am obsessed with chia, flax, reishi, shitake, maitake, cordyceps, red raspberry leaves, bee pollen, propolis, ginger, coconut, quinoa, sea buckthorn, berries, seaweed, aprocote kernels, goji, and dandelion, but have you heard of maca? Sadly, maca powder is not widely available, so unless you are into independent research, you probably will not come across it in your local supermarket. 

Maca (Lepidium meyenil) looks like a radish, and is grown at high elevations in the Andes region of central Peru. It has been used for centuries by indigenous Peruvians as a food source, as well as for increasing stamina and energy. More recent scientific studies have demonstrated that Maca supports hormonal balance and both male and female reproductive health, and can help pre-menopausal women (it reduces hot flashes, depression and sleep interruptions). Peruvian maca can treat infertility, increase energy, alleviate acne (amazing, right?) and boost libido!

I recommend 500mg - 1000mg daily. You can take this in powder form, or in capsules - both are quickly absorbed in the body for best health benefits! Stay healthy, and have a beautiful weekend!