Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is the root of a vegetable native to the Andes region of Peru. It's also called Peruvian ginseng, which can be misleading because maca is a vegetable and ginseng is an herb. Maca is consumed as a food and is said to boost energy and libido. Both have a reputation for giving big boosts of energy.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MACA ROOT
- Sexual Function and Libido
- Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexual Function and Libido
- Depression
- Fertility
They use the root as a food supplement as well as a traditional medicine for everything from fertility problems to fragile bones and poor memory. Maca is claimed to be an adaptogenic plant, which means it gives your body the ability to adapt to or resist what's going on in and around it, like anxiety, stress, and depression.
Maca has a reputation as an aid for sex and reproductive issues. Some people believe it can rev up sex drive in men and women, boost sperm count, improve erections, and ease menopausal symptoms.
Maca it packs high levels of iron and iodine to promote healthy cells and to help keep your metabolism on track. Its big doses of potassium help digestion and make muscles happy. Maca is also rich in calcium, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
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