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17th Mar 2019 Posted by: The Maca Team

Once you’ve read about Maca root powder and learned about the many potential benefits of this superfood, you’ll likely be excited to make that first purchase and start using it. That's great, but a word of caution before proceeding: don’t buy it from the first source you find online, though! There are many types and different qualities of Maca on the market and it's easy enough to get confused on which brands to trust and on which products are best for your particular situation. We've written this article to help you get the most from the amazing Maca plant from the Peruvian Andes. If y […]

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9th Jan 2019 Posted by: The Maca Team

One of the questions we often get this time of year is:  "How can Maca help me achieve some of my New Year's resolutions?"  In this article we will reveal what Maca can do for you at the start of a new year.If you are new to Maca, the first thing to understand is that Maca is a food - not s supplement or herb.   And as a food, it has an incredibly long history.   Maca has been eaten for 1000s of years by people living in extremely high elevations in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.    Why?   Beyond simply being a native foodstuff, there are […]

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14th Dec 2018 Posted by: The Maca Team

You've obviously heard a bit about the superfood called Maca and what it can do for people's health. That's great! We're excited to have you here and share with you some important facts before you buy maca root powder. As a supplement to your regular diet this humble root vegetable can have several health benefits. It is particularly successful for promoting fertility, higher energy levels, reducing the symptoms of menopause, helping with sexual dysfunction and supporting overall hormone health. What's interesting is that Maca powder does not contain any hormones, rather it stimulates […]

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16th Apr 2015 Posted by: The Maca Team

As one of the worldwide leaders in Maca products, we are often asked what is important to know before you buy Maca.  We've distilled the most relevant and important facts down to 3.   Here they are:1.  Maca is a food that has been used in Peru and Bolivia for 1000s of years.   It's important to keep in mind that it is not a supplement or vitamin or even an herb.  Indeed it is a food - in fact the FDA classifies it as a "powder."   People in the high Andes eat Maca as part of their regular diet - up to 50 grams a day is not uncommon.    […]

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3rd Apr 2015 Posted by: The Maca Team

In a world of genetically modified food, intensive agriculture and depleted soils, Peruvian Maca powder stands as an important source of nutrition for the 21st century.   This humble root vegetable has an amazing nutritional profile that makes it one of just a few true "superfoods."  Maca is high bio available protein, contains all amino acids and free fatty acids and is a good source of several minerals.  In addition it contains exclusive nutrients that contribute to the balancing of the hormonal system. It's amazing to learn that Maca has been used as a staple fo […]

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