Our raw yellow maca root powder, capsules, and other products are made from 100% yellow maca roots grown, harvested and dried in the mountain sun in a remote, pristine part of the Peruvian Andes. These roots remain at temperatures (below 105F/40C) during processing, which helps preserve nutrients at a higher level and makes for a slightly sweeter and softer flavor.
Best for: Raw yellow Peruvian maca is best for people with normal to strong digestion. If you have sensitive digestion, please use gelatinized yellow maca.
The Maca Team
Raw yellow maca is nutrient dense with 60% carbohydrates, 12 crucial minerals, 10 vitamins, over 40 fatty and amino acids and 4 unique glucosinolates – a true superfood. See full maca nutrition facts. It has been used for over 2000 years as a nutritionally dense food to promote endurance, vitality, fertility and libido in populations living at very high elevations. Our raw yellow maca root is grown in the Andes at elevations above 14000 feet and in extreme cold, wind and sunlight and is the most common form of maca, which makes it less expensive.
Raw Yellow Maca root powder in 3 sizes: (Servings based on 3 tsp or 9 g daily)
Vegan Capsules (Serving based on 7 capsules daily)
And in liquid extracts (Serving based on ¼ tsp or 2 droppers full)
Is raw yellow maca better than gelatinized maca? Raw maca contains maca root’s full nutritional profile including all amino acids and because of that is somewhat more potent that the gelatinized version. For people who don’t have digestive sensitivities, we recommend it. However, if you do have a sensitive stomach please go with gelatinized maca. It will not cause any indigestion and does still maintain the majority of maca’s key nutrients and benefits. Is yellow maca good for fertility? We receive this question often and are happy to answer here. Indeed, all high quality maca can be used and can be effective for fertility purposes. In fact, increased fertility rates among livestock that ate maca was how people discovered the plant in the first place. Yellow maca is not exception to this as it works the help the body with balancing hormones, increasing sex drive, heightening sexual desire and boosting sperm count. We typically recommend red maca for female fertility and black maca for male fertility. But for convenience, it may be easier for both partners to take yellow maca. How is raw yellow maca different? You’ll notice that the powder is slightly darker than other maca colors and that the taste is somewhat less sweet. It is less expensive, though, and when taken consciously and consistently can produce the standard benefits associated with taking maca. Are there other health benefits associated with yellow maca?
One great thing to know is that organic maca has demonstrated other beneifts including improving bone density and reducing menopause symptoms. For these two purposes we recommend red maca instead of yellow. Organic maca root has also been shown to boost energy and help build muscle. For these purposes we recommend using black maca powder or capsules. Research also suggests that maca increase feelings of well being and mood. This is certainly where yellow maca grown in the Peruvian Andes excels.
Remember with The Maca Team, you can always count on certified organic, fair trade, fresh harvest Peruvian maca products. If you have any questions please let us know.
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I shop around a lot for my supplements and health foods, and I have to say you guys at The Maca Team are light years ahead of anyone else selling maca out in the marketplace. Thanks for all you do!
By Jim Price, The Green Marketing Guru
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
By Michelle Gebbia
I LOVE Maca Team Maca...this was my first purchase with the Maca Team and I have no need to try any other Maca-producer. The Maca tastes fresh and flavorful, the Kilo bag is a great price, and I feel so much more at ease (Maca is such powerful medicine :) )
By Lizzie Thompson
I take 24 products from five to six times a week to increase my well-being and sensual and sexual delights. ;D The Maca Team’s organic maca is one of them—nine grams in my smoothie, Monday to Saturday. The Maca Team is a small business run by a family who cares about its customers, its Peruvian maca growers, and the environment. It's vital to know the source of everything we put in our mouths. Physical and mental health are precious treasures. :D
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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?!?!!!
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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.
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
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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 :)
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