How Should You Take Maca?

So you’ve decided to add maca to your diet and health routine - congratulations! This decision will pay off in numerous ways, from improved energy and immunity to better mental focus and stamina. But how will you take your maca? The Maca Team provides a variety of maca products, each formulation possessing its own pros and cons. Neither is better than the other, but which one is right for you?

Maca Root Powder

Maca powder is the most commonly used maca root product. Historically, maca was gathered by the indigenous communities in the high Andes and sundried before being ground into powder. Today, we use the same process. With the exception of our premium maca powders, which are dried in low-temperature dehydrators, and our gelatinized maca powders, which is pre-cooked to cut back on the starch content, our maca powder is harvested by local farmers and sorted by color before being set out to dry in the sun. We figure if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This traditional preparation yields a nutrient-rich product that we make available to our customers at the best prices on the market. 

Maca Powder Capsules

Our maca capsules begin with our organic maca powder. It’s packed into vegan capsules, making for a neat, potent dose of the highest quality maca currently available. What’s the benefit of taking maca capsules? First off, capsules allow for more precise dosing. There’s no need to measure out messy powders. The capsules are easy to transport, stored in amber jars that you can pack along for the day or take on flights. Then there’s the matter of taste. Some people consider the flavor of maca root to be something of an acquired taste. If you don’t like it, maca capsules save you the trouble of blending maca powder into smoothies or foods. Just pop a couple capsules two or three times a day, and you’re all set!

Liquid Maca Extracts

How are our liquid maca extracts made? Well, that’s our secret - but the proprietary process combines maca with liquid vegetable glycerine, making for a mildly sweet liquid dose of maca with an earthy flavor that’s much more palatable than maca powder. Don’t feel like dealing with powders or pills? Take a couple droppersful of liquid maca extract directly beneath your tongue in the morning, or add it to your morning beverage. It’s quick, convenient, and makes for quick absorption into your bloodstream, ensuring that you’re getting the most of your maca fast. 

Maca Coffee

Are you a caffeine fiend? Lots of people are! But traditional sugary caffeinated beverages may leave you jittery on edge, never mind the ensuing afternoon crash. Our solution? The Morning Motivator, our caffeine-free maca coffee substitute. Comprised of a few organic ingredients, the first and foremost being maca powder, our maca coffee (available sweetened or unsweetened) makes for a great stand-in for coffees and teas. Blend it with your milk of choice and you have a warm, hearty beverage that will get your day off to a great start!

Maca Root Chips

Did you know that it’s illegal to import whole maca root? This is because the country of Peru understands maca’s value as an economic and cultural commodity. In order to protect their precious crop, they’ve banned the export of whole maca plants or seeds. While maca has successfully been smuggled out and grown with limited success in other parts of the world, the best quality maca originates in its homeland. That’s why we’re proud to offer maca root chips, which are dried pieces of whole maca root. This particular preparation is used in dishes like Mazamorra de Maca, a traditional Peruvian breakfast porridge made with maca root. Check out this recipe (and others) on our Maca Recipes page. 

Why Choose The Maca Team?

Many companies cut corners by sourcing maca from less reputable growers or mixing lower-quality maca with other fillers. That’s never been our approach.

We are proud to be a family-run business that specializes exclusively in maca. By focusing on a single superfood and doing it right, we’ve earned the trust of thousands of customers around the world. Our commitment to authentic Peruvian maca is part of what makes our products so effective—and why so many people feel the difference.

When you choose maca from The Maca Team, you're not just buying a food. You're investing in purity, potency, and tradition. If you have any questions for us about our maca, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us using our web form, or call us toll-free at 888-919-8616.

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