One of the ways maca root can support overall wellness is by helping reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. In over 20 years of working with this amazing superfood, we’ve heard from a large number of customers who’ve had this positive outcome when adding maca to their diets. In this article we’ll have a deeper look at how maca works to lower stressful and anxious feelings, what others have said about it and which maca is best to take for this purpose.
IntroductionStress and Improper Nutrition4 Ways Maca Helps to Lower StressWhat People Say About Using Maca For Stress and AnxietyWhich is the Best Type Of Maca For Anxiety and Stress?Conclusion
Life today can certainly be stressful. A recent Gallup poll (2017) found that 79% of people feel some amount of stress daily. Of those who replied, 44% reported experiencing stress frequently and only 4% reported never having stress. Worries over job pressures, money, health and relationships are the top stressors according to the American Psychological Association.
Not surprisingly, the amount of people reporting stress in their lives has increased since then. And the consequences of stress read like a laundry list of potential negative health conditions:
These are, no doubt, things we all want to avoid. The good news is that we certainly can learn to overcome most if not all of them by learning how to release stress.
The American Institute of Stress offers a long list of effective ways to manage stress. These include spending time in nature, meditating, exercising, practicing yoga, gardening, sewing, deep breathing and proper nutrition. It is this last tool, proper nutrition, that we want to look more deeply at in this article.
One of the lesser known causes of stress is lack of proper nutrition. A poor diet, with too many processed foods, sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages can lead to an increase in the free radicals in our bodies. These, in turn, can damage cells, weaken our immune systems and create a condition of oxidative stress in our bodies. Luckily, the body is resilient and can start to overcome this type of condition when we change our nutrition. That’s where maca comes in. Many people have the question: “is maca good for anxiety and stress?” The simple answer is “Yes, it certainly can help. As a nutrient dense superfood that also supports optimal hormone health, maca is a natural way to increase feelings of well-being and lower factors of stress.
One note before continuing: Maca is indeed a food and not a medicine. This article is for informational purposes only and not meant to treat or diagnose any health condition. If you have any questions about adding maca to your life, please consult with a competent health care practitioner.
Maca root works in the body in several ways that can lead to positive health outcomes including the reduction of the feelings and symptoms of stress. These include:
"I have suffered from anxiety for the past two years, recently went back to school and the stress and anxiety became drastically worse. I was ready to get on prescription medicine but decided to go the natural way. Within a couple of days of taking two teaspoonfuls a day, I felt so much better and the anxious feelings and knots in my stomach have disappeared. I feel more relaxed, clear headed and with improved energy. I have been using this dose for three weeks and might switch to three teaspoons and hope to get other benefits of this product. I would recommend this to anyone suffering with anxiety and constant stress before taking any prescription drugs." -Deborah D."I have been using this product for almost 3 months and have seen a huge help with anxiety and depression. I am so glad to have found a natural product to help with these issues. When the doctor only wants to give a prescription, it is great to find something to get to the real problem and that it is helped with something natural! Thanks for the high standards of this product." – Karen
"I have to say I feel much better, more happy and emotionally stable. I think it really helps me fight anxiety too. I am absolutely satisfied and i have yet more to discover:) By the way, I simply whisk it into my water in the morning. It has a very pleasant nutty flavor. Very very satisfied. Thank you!" - S.P.'I fight anxiety daily and I also work out in the gym. I choose the raw premium maca for those reasons, I really do feel calm and relaxed, more able to talk to people—and I lift stronger too! Thank you for your service!" – E.H.“Because of the RED MACA, I was able to come off of my anxiety medicine… and feel so much better now!! MACA was a missing key for me. Thank you for sharing this with everyone. I tell EVERYONE I can about the success I’ve had with MACA, so much so that I’ve had several people from my church start ordering too! YAY! Bless you and your business! Sincerely," – John Jacob"Out of several maca products I have tried, this one provides the most noticeable boost to energy, focus, sexual performance and muscle building. My anxiety is also noticeably reduced." – Peter"I have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, on and off, for the past 15 years. They started after the birth of my daughter. I have been on several meds; zoloft, xanax, and buspirone, on and off for those 15 years. I have been dealing with perimenopause for about 3-4 years now ('m 49 years old), and the anxiety has been horrible! The doctor would switch me from one med to the other when it wasn't working, the hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats were becoming intolerable! The hormones were affecting the anxiety and vice versa! I was getting desperate and would try anything that would help! I was directed to your product and your website, did the maca finder and red raw was suggested, and WOW!! Within 3 days, ALL symptoms started to alleviate! It has been almost 2 months since I started taking the maca, and I have had NO anxiety or panic attacks, hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats are gone!! I feel like I have my sanity back! I can not thank your company and your product enough for the help you've given me!!" - Donna"A friend recommend red maca powder for my hormonal changes due to menopause. After reading about the origins of maca and the benefits and lack of side effects I thought "why not?" I'm now on my fourth month of using maca powder and it works wonderfully. Hot flashes are nearly non-existent and my "mood" is much better. I was using Lexapro as an anti-anxiety med. I discontinued this and found that maca powder does nearly as well. I also feel very confident in buying from The Maca Team. I believe they are concerned with the quality of the product and are diligent in processing it. I'm recommending to everyone with similar issues/symptoms!" - Susan Ri
You’ll see from the comments above, that many people are using our Red Maca products for this purpose. If you’re new to maca we highly recommend starting with a gelatinized (pre-cooked) red maca powder or capsules. You may also add in a few droppersful of red maca extract throughout the day as an extra boost. If you any question please let us know.
You also may enjoy to take our “Maca Finder” quiz to get a more specific product recommendation.
As we now know, stress isn’t just an anxious feeling in your mind. It also causes fatigue, as well as oxidative stress in your cells throughout your body—which can result in all kinds of health problems. Maca with its ability to provide high levels of nutrition, its adaptogenic properties, and its ability to increase energy, helps you reduce those feelings of anxiety and stress.
For a complete mind and body stress support, turn to the benefits of maca to help you through your day—no matter what that day brings.
Bonus: See a powerful adaptogenic herb recipe for stress here
Enjoy the day!
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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
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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.
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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?!?!!!
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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.
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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!
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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!!!!
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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 :)
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