$18.50
33 in stock
Black Maca highlights include:
Drug Interactions: May counteract blood thinners
Warnings: Do not use if ovarian, breast, endometrial,
and uterine cancer are present
33 in stock
Black Maca highlights include:
Drug Interactions: May counteract blood thinners
Warnings: Do not use if ovarian, breast, endometrial,
and uterine cancer are present
Black maca, often referred to as Peruvian ginseng, is a type of root vegetable and a variety of the maca plant (Lepidium Meyenii) that grows in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is packed with nutrients, including vitamins, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, amino acids, fatty acids, calcium, iron, copper, and more. Black maca is the rarest variety, accounting for only 10–15% of the total maca harvest.
Black maca is considered an adaptogen, which means it may help the body adapt to and cope with stress. It is thought to balance hormones and support adrenal gland function, both of which are crucial for the body’s stress response. By aiding in stress management, black maca could potentially improve energy, stamina, and resilience.
Research has shown a link between maca consumption and increased bone density. For example, a study on menopause symptoms found that participants who consumed maca experienced improved bone density.
Another study in rats suggested that maca’s polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for bone health, contribute to stronger bones.
Some athletes and bodybuilders use maca root to enhance energy and performance. Black maca seems to provide much more energy than red or yellow macas. The beauty of it is that unlike energy drinks that are overloaded with sugar, caffeine, and other less-known substances, black maca is not known to cause an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, jitters, sugar, and/or caffeine crashes due to withdrawal symptoms.
A 2009 pilot study found that taking maca extract for 14 days improved performance in male cyclists during a 40-kilometer time trial, though the improvement was not significantly different from those taking a placebo. However, the same study noted an increase in libido among participants using maca extract.
Black maca is often used to boost fertility, especially in men. A 2016 review found some evidence that maca root may improve semen quality in both fertile and infertile men, though further research is necessary to confirm these findings.
Black maca contains flavonoids, compounds believed to improve mood and reduce anxiety. A study involving 14 postmenopausal women found that maca may help alleviate anxiety and depression. Similarly, a 2015 study on Chinese postmenopausal women indicated that maca could reduce symptoms of depression.
Black maca may offer benefits for individuals with erectile dysfunction (ED). A 2009 study examined the effects of consuming 2.4 grams of maca root daily for 12 weeks on participants’ general and sexual well-being.
The study involved men with mild ED, and those who took maca root reported a greater improvement in sexual well-being compared to those in the placebo group.
Black maca is commonly used by adults in daily doses of 1.5–3.5 grams for periods ranging from 6 to 16 weeks.
You can combine black maca with coffee.
Black maca should not be used by individuals with ovarian, breast, endometrial, or uterine cancer.
| Weight | 4 oz |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 oz |
