Maca For Menopause

In this article learn how maca, a simple, ancient superfood from Peru, is becoming a top natural menopause remedy for women all over the world. Find out how it works, how to take it and which maca works best to relieve the symptoms of menopause.

• What Is Maca?
• Natural Menopause Relief That Works
• 5 Ways That Maca Root Works To Relieve The Symptoms Of Menopause
• What Science Says About Maca For Menopause
• Is Maca Good For Menopause? - Words From Our Customers
• Which Is The Best Maca For Menopause Symptom Relief?
• How Much Maca To Take For Menopause Relief?
• How Long Does Maca Take To Work For Menopause?
• Final Words

What Is Maca?

Maca is a root vegetable that grows at high elevations (above 13,000 ft/4000 m) in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. People native to the area have used it for 1000s of years as a nutritional staple and as a natural medicine. Maca root continues to be one of the most important crops grown in Peru today.

Maca is a true survivor, growing in very inhospitable conditions including high winds, intense sunlight and extreme temperatures. As a result of these conditions maca root is incredibly nutrient dense, containing a wide range of proteins, amino acids and vitamins (more on maca's nutritional profile here). Maca also contains special nutrients, called macaenes and macamides, that are believed to support hormone balance and a healthy endocrine system in both women and men.

Natural Menopause Relief That Works

Maca root stimulates the body to produce a balanced hormonal condition. Unlike pharmaceutical solutions it does not contain hormones. Rather it naturally prompts your body to optimize hormonal levels naturally. It’s a simple, natural solution that helps many women find relief from the tough symptoms of menopause.

5 Ways That Maca Root Works To Relieve The Symptoms Of Menopause

One of the major benefits of using Maca for help with the symptoms of menopause is that maca is 100% natural. Maca is not a medicine, nor a drug, nor even an herb. It is simply a food. In fact, maca is classified as a type of flour. That said, maca is a powerful food that has effects beyond any other type of flour.

Here are 5 ways that maca works with menopause:

1. Maca does not contain hormones at all. Instead it contains some special nutrients called macaenes and macamides that help the body produce ideal hormone levels. In the case of menopause, taking maca will help the body produce more naturally occurring estrogen
2. In addition to balancing hormones, maca works as an adaptogen An adaptogen is a food that supports overall life force and vitality and maca is one of a very small number of plants that work in this way. (ginseng is another example).
3. Maca root is a source of a large number of nutrients including high levels of 10 minerals, 23 essential fatty acids and nearly all amino acids. The elevated nutrient content of the powder supports ideal functioning of the body.
4. Maca also boosts energy and enhances stamina without being a stimulant. This characteristic provides women going through menopause with a welcome boost in vitality.
5. Maca also enhances drive and satisfaction. Menopause can take a toll on intimacy. Maca can help in this area too.

What Science Says About Maca For Menopause

Many studies in the National Institute of Health's PubMed database show that maca can help with menopause symptoms. This is something thousands of women already know. Additionally, maca can improve overall well-being.

These peer-reviewed studies conclude that maca can:

• "Substantially reduce menopausal discomfort"
• "Significantly reduce frequency of hot flushes and night sweats"
• "Significantly reduce severity of hot flushes and night sweats"
• "Reduce nervousness"
• "Reduce depression"
• "Improve sleep and balanced hormone levels"
• "Reduce heart palpitations"
• "Reduced dependence on hormone therapy programs (HRT)"

In addition, a recent study completed in South Korea studied 17 different medical research databases in reference to Maca for menopause and concluded that Maca indeed did show positive effects on the reduction of menopause symptoms:

"We searched 17 databases from their inception up to June 2011 and included all randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that compared any type of maca-based intervention to a placebo for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. All studies were assessed for methodological quality using the Cochrane ‘risk of bias’ assessment tool. Four RCTs met all inclusion criteria. These RCTs tested the effects of maca on menopausal symptoms in healthy perimenopausal, early postmenopausal, and late postmenopausal women. Using the Kupperman Menopausal Index and the Greene Climacteric Score, all RCTs demonstrated favorable effects of maca."

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for treatment of menopausal symptoms: A systematic review. 
Lee MS, Shin BC, Yang EJ, Lim HJ, Ernst E. Division of Standard Research, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea.

Is Maca Good For Menopause? - Words From Our Customers

The scientific research above is backed up by the words of customers who have found significant benefits when taking maca. Here are several powerful examples.

“Red maca is absolutely amazing. If you have perimenopause or menopause symptoms I highly recommend this product. It helped me get rid of my night sweats after about 12 days. I also noticed at 2-3 tsp. a day made my hair feel much healthier. ” - CJ, Oregon

"I have been taking this MACA Liquid now for 3 months and what a difference!! My hot flashes stopped since the first day I took it! My energy is noticeably up ( my coworkers noticed too-lol)! My thyroid must be in better balance because I have been losing my hair at the hairline for the past couple years and now it is all growing back in! I will NEVER be without it !" -Helen

"There are a lot of Maca, products on the market, but this one really worked for me, a 58 year old menopausal woman. My hot flashes went away after 12 days, my memory is better and I have a lot less anxiety and depression. I am continuing to take the Red Maca.Root Extract as directed and every day life seems a little better." - Suzan Baltozer

"I have been using red raw capsules for months now due to menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. My hot flashes are gone! I no longer crave sugar so I have lost weight. I feel better overall. I highly recommend this product." - Mary West

"This is my second review for the Gelatinized Red Maca Root Powder. I have been taking this product since August 2020 and can say that this product has helped with hot flashes, night sweats and irritability due to menopause. Note: I am not able to take any type of hormone replacement therapy. I started noticing some relief after being on this product in the first 3 weeks. Now, I may get an occasional "hot flash" or "night sweating" but the duration is minimal. The "irritability" and "moodiness" episodes have also been reduced significantly! I will continue taking this food supplement." T. Crossley

"Absolutely Fantastic after months of suffering from hot flushes and night flushes finally free and sleeping right through till morning.Balance my hormones.No more mood swings.More spring in my step.Energy levels like I was 21 again .5 Star product just wished I had tried this earlier ." Julie Glassbrok

"This product is awesome! After taking 10 caps every morning for four weeks, my severe hot flashes and night sweats started to wane significantly. I also started noticing my energy level was rising and consistent and I didn't need caffeine to start my day. HUGE improvement in my quality of life. This product is the real deal and this company is top notch. Thank you for helping make the world a better place!" - Sally

Which Is The Best Maca For Menopause Symptom Relief?

Maca grows in 3 color ranges that are referred to as "black," "yellow" and "red." While all 3 have been shown to have positiveeffects on menopause, we've seen that red maca products seem to work the best. Red maca has the highest phytonutrient levels of all Maca colors and is the sweetest tasting. As the Maca specialists, we offer red maca in raw or gelatinized (pre-cooked) forms and in powders, capsules or liquid extracts.

How Much Maca To Take For Menopause Relief?

For most women taking 3-9 grams of maca powder (or the equivalent in capsule form) is the right amount. For best results we recommend starting on the lower side of that scale and building up over the first couple of weeks. This is simply to allow the body to adjust to maca.

How Long Does Maca Take To Work For Menopause?

Keep in mind that Maca is a food and not a drug or medicine. As such it takes some time to build up in the system and support ideal hormone balance. Most people see initial results within 2-4 weeks of starting.

To get the most out of taking Maca for Menopause remember to:

• Take the proper serving for your weight and health conditions. Check our complete maca serving guidelines here.
• Make sure that you take Maca regularly. Consistency, especially when you start with Maca, is a key to enjoying its full benefits.
• Stay patient. Most people experience positive results within 2-4 weeks of starting to take Maca. For others it takes longer – up to 6 weeks.

Final Words

 We hope this article gives you a helpful overview on using Maca as natural menopause relief. If you have any questions we're always happy to help, please contact us here.

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