Great health benefits of Maca
It is being talked about it more and more often, and it has been known in phytotherapy for hundreds of years.
In recent years, maca has been mentioned as part of discussions on phytotherapy, but also on healthy nutrition, it is considered one of the plants that are on the border between food and phytotherapy. It is interesting that this herb enhances libido, fertility, and health in both women and men.
What is maca powder?
This plant belongs to the cabbage group, as well as broccoli and cauliflower, and it contains numerous biologically active substances that have a beneficial effect on the health of women and men.
First of all, we are talking about macamides and macaenes, specific substances that apparently act indirectly on the hormonal and endocannabinoid system of women and men, contributing to the balance of hormones. It is important to know that it does not matter what type of maca root is used, and in some areas, it cannot be found in fresh form, but in the form of crushed root powder.
This plant is considered a "female" plant, given that its traditional phytotherapeutic application was aimed at reduced fertility, lack of libido, irregular menstruation, as well as reduced bone mass, which we clinically recognize as osteoporosis today. Maca root is also used by men with reduced libido, who are under stress or anxiety.
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Red, black, and yellow maca are different:
Red maca is traditionally used to improve the hormonal status and balance the menstrual cycle and reduce the incidence of irregular menstruation, help with fertility, menopause, osteoporosis, skin with acne.
Black maca is used by both men and women to increase libido, mental focus, and resistance to stress, and also among athletes and students.
Yellow maca is used by people under stress and PMS symptoms, as well as in cases of reduced fertility.
Maca must be used regularly to see a beneficial effect on the body. So far, no serious contraindications have been discovered when consuming this plant, but the recommended dose should be respected.
Post by: Rinna James
