Legend has it that Incan warriors used to eat maca before going into battle – they believed it gave them invincible strength and stamina.
Yellow maca is the most widely available type of maca root, which is said to have thyroid-modulating and hormone-balancing properties.
Why do we use raw maca powder?
Raw maca powder maintains its nutritional profile and beneficial phytonutrients, while gelatinised maca is processed to remove hard-to-digest elements and heated in the process.
This heat is said to destroy beneficial elements.
Even though gelatinised maca may be more bioavailable and concentrated, we prefer the more natural, raw version.
Maca grows high up in the Peruvian Andes mountains where the extremely mineral rich soils account for maca’s high levels of energy, protein, minerals and dietary fibre.
Health benefits of yellow maca are said to be:
Boosts Athletic Performance– bioavailable protein for faster recovery & stamina; oxygenates the blood for natural performance enhancement and stamina
Improves Cognitive Function – increases blood circulation for quicker thinking
Immune System Support – adaptogenic, boosts your life force and fights disease
Boosts Libido – oxygen enhancing and hormone balancing for better sex
Increases Fertility – overall hormonal support for couples looking to conceive
Improves Adrenal Function – adaptogenic quality balances hormones & reduces fatigue
Female Hormone Tonic – reduces PMT, is a natural alternative to HRT & improves thyroid function
Reduces Stress – balances and stabilises all the body’s systems
Male Hormone Tonic – improves sperm count and increases testosterone
Source of Nutrition – contains up to 60 phytochemicals and essential micronutrients; is a great source of protein and is high in vitamins (B1, B2, C and E) and minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur and iron).
INGREDIENTS
100% organic yellow maca root powder
Product of Peru
HOW TO USE
Maca provides excellent support for your body pre- & post-exercise. Blend into smoothies, hot chocolate, desserts, snack bars and sweet treats.
Maca has an incredible synergistic effect when combined with raw cacao, so add it into your chocolate creations.
Start with 1 tsp a day, and gradually move up to 8 tsp or more.
Nutritional information
Typical values Per 100g
Energy (kJ) 1354
Protein (g) 10.9
Carbohydrate (g) 60
Total Fat (g) 0.6
Dietary Fibre (g) 15.5
Total Sodium (mg) 9
