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 and find out which Maca works best to relieve the symptoms of menopause.
Maca is a root vegetable that grows at very high elevations (13,000 ft/4000 m) in the Andes. It has been used for 1000s of years as a nutritional staple in the daily diets of people living in the mountains and is one of the most important crops grown in Peru. Maca is a survivor, growing in very inhospitable conditions including high winds, intense sunlight and extreme temperature extremes. As a partial result of these conditions Maca 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 that are believed to support hormone balance and a healthy endocrine system in both women and men.
Because of it's positive effect on hormones, people who take Maca report a wide range of benefits ranging from increased energy, to fertility to hair growth to muscle building and a lot more. Among these benefits, the positive effect Maca has for menopause is one of the most frequently reported We regularly hear from happy customers who share that Maca is helping them to minimize symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and irritability. In fact you can see nearly 100 letters from customers over on our testimonials page. Here are a couple of examples from that page:
"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
"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 am pre menopausal and had various female issues starting. Because of this supplement I'm almost completely symptom free after only 2 months. Thanks for your product!" Jennifer Holmes
Based on these types of feedback we are 100% convinced that Maca can help to support women with a healthy, easier and more comfortable transition through 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's how Maca works with menopause:
Because of Maca's powerful effects as natural menopause relief, it has drawn increasing interest on the part of medical researchers over the last decade. 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.
Maca grows in 3 color ranges that are referred to as "black," "yellow" and "red." While all 3 have been shown to have positive effects 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. We've made it easy to choose between those. Simply visit our Maca Finder page and we'll give you a personalized and specific recommendation.
Maca has no known contraindications and is generally regarded as safe. That said, it has been shown to support lowered blood pressure. Because of that we recommend that anyone taking medicine for blood pressure check with their doctor before taking Maca. Also Maca does contain iodine If this is an issue for you again please ask your doctor. Finally if you have any sensitivity with your digestive system, please choose Gelatinized (pre-cooked) over Raw Maca. Gelatinized Maca has had the starch removed and is easier to digest than Raw Maca.
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. For most people initial results are seen within 2-4 weeks of starting.
To get the most out of taking Maca for Menopause remember to:
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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Loving the red maca from themacateam. I can tell the difference from my usual store-bought brands. It really tastes so fresh and sweet compared to others. I really love this product. Thanks for sourcing it for us to enjoy
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By Milt Thompson
This product is amazing! I have used other cheaper brands of white maca with fairly good results, but after trying the Maca Team maca, I noticed within two weeks all of my menopausal symptoms had completely vanished. Others described a bad taste and smell, but I have tried the black and the red and find them both to be mild tasting. I use a tablespoon in my daily smoothly
By Joy
Maca first came to us by our vitamin supplier. Then we ordered from the Maca Team. Comparison? Think fire-fly, then think mid-day sun. At 76 and 73 years respectively, that is a big deal; and at comparable cost too. We never have we had such speedy delivery and the packaging is the strongest, most protective we've seen, ever, at all ... anywhere. Further, the Mrs. no longer takes hormone supplements. And Mr. scans the morning want ads for steady P/T work.
By George & Sherri
I had been using another brand of maca powder and decided to try The Maca Team's. The difference in freshness is night and day, and better tasting . I'm 6 foot 250 lbs. and take 4 teaspoons every day w/ my protein shake. Great energy boost and just feel great all day. I can tell a difference when I do not take it. best price that I have found {36oz}. I will be buying more as needed.
By J.D.
I've tried various maca brands over the last 20 years and The Maca Team brand is very special. There is definitely a difference when it comes to the quality and colors of the maca. This red maca does seem to nourish certain parts of my body while the black maca nourishes something else. I know I've been missing the nutrition these maca provide. I'm 75 years old and bodies wear out, but I'm finding I'm regaining a functioning body. How wonderful is this?!?!!!
By Janis Ihrig
I just wanted to thank you for your excellently constructed website. I am a physician and I recently started learning about Maca. I get a very good sense of it, and I expect I will try it out myself and possibly be recommending it to patients in the future. If so, your website will be the first place to send people. Thanks again.
By Adam Holt
Love the Maca team, In an earlier comment I said I was on the fence about where to buy Maca .Not anymore .You shouldn’t be either. The team has answered any questions I’ve had promptly. I feel like I’m dealing with friends, not some company far away out for my money only. The Maca is fresh, prices are good, the people are nice. If you’re on the fence, don’t be, you won’t be sorry.
By Bob
My Maca came in today and it has all the information on it! I must say this is the best tasting Maca I have tried!! Thank you again for a great product!! I will only order from you in future as well!
By Stormi Evans
First I would like to say I love this product. I was very skeptical about a natural product with so many benefits but this stuff really works. Second, I love this company. From the web site to the way they run their company this a top-notch team. I will be ordering from The Maca Team from now on. Great job guys keep doing what you are doing.
By Darren Rivers Sr.
We love this product. I own a store and work with clients holistically. We have recommended maca for years however, this is the highest quality product we have ever carried. I am proud to offer it in my store.
By Mellissa Gage, Infinity and Beyond
I am really happy that I chose the Maca Team, today you can find many distributors selling Maca powder, however quality of the powder is impossible to compare. Moreover, the results after 2 weeks I could feel. Before I was taking maca powder and I did not feel any changes. But since I started taking Maca from Maca Team the changes are incredible. So, I did a test.:) I gave the powder to my partner ... and after 2 weeks he was impressed and told me that he has more energy, feeling happy... Thank you The Maca Team!!!!
By Olga
I do want to say that I have done quite a bit of research on different companies that offer Maca and The Maca Team definitely is the most reputable. Thank you again for your kindness and professionalism :)
By T.C.
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