Now Foods Maca 500 mg 100 Capsules

Description

Maca Is Very Popular

Maca is the most popular aphrodisiac health food in recent years, also known as Inca radish, Maca, Peruvian Viagra or Peruvian ginseng

In addition, Maca has anti-fatigue, anti-oxidation, neuroprotection, balance hormones, improve sexual function, prevent prostatic hyperplasia, improve pregnancy rate, relieve menopausal discomfort, immune regulation and other effects, but so far, there are still few related literatures. , only part of the effect has been confirmed

From a pharmaceutical and medical standpoint, the enthusiasm for Maca is understandable, as medications used to treat erectile dysfunction or benign prostatic hyperplasia have various side effects and contraindications that may not be suitable or acceptable for everyone. But Maca is natural and has been used by Peruvian for many years.

Maca, a traditional Peruvian cruciferous plant that has had both edible and medicinal properties for centuries, grows only in the extreme cold, extreme sunlight, low oxygen and strong winds of the Andes at an altitude of 4,000 to 4,500 meters above sea level Earth, because few plants can survive in this environment, thus creating its toughness.

The main body and edible part of this plant is a radish-like tuber (i.e., the hypocotyl, 10-14 cm long and 3-5 cm wide), which constitutes the hypocotyl and the root of the plant, and after natural drying, the hypocotyl The size of the shaft is drastically reduced to 2-8 cm

There is great genetic diversity in maca root morphology, with different weights (1-5 kg), different shapes (spherical, oval, spherical oval, spindle), and various colors (white, cream, yellow) , orange, red and purple), each with different biological properties.

Maca Nutrition Content

Dried Maca contains 10.2% protein, 59% carbohydrates, 2.2% lipids, and 8.5% fiber, and contains free fatty acids, the most abundant of which are linoleic, palmitic, and oleic acids. Minerals per 100g: Iron 16.6mg, Calcium 150mg, Copper 5.9mg, Zinc 3.8mg, Potassium 2050mg.

Benefit of Maca

1.Maca is good for bone health

Osteoporosis is a major public health problem for adults worldwide, with approximately 10 million Americans over the age of 50 suffering from osteoporosis and another 34 million with low bone density. Calcium and vitamin D are major nutrients for preventing osteoporosis in the elderly. Other suggested prevention methods include regular exercise, avoiding smoking, and limiting alcohol intake. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial (4 months in 34 menopausal women) showed that oral gelatinized organic maca powder improved bone mineral density markers (measured by quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) of limb bone). For menopausal women, maca may help improve bone status.

2. Maca Improve Chronic Mountain Sickness

Chronic Mountain Sickness is a pathological phenomenon observed by local or long-term residents above 2500 meters, symptoms include dyspnea, palpitations, sleep disturbance, cyanosis, venous dilatation, paresthesia, headache, tinnitus and increased red blood cells.

Left untreated, cor pulmonale may develop, leading to right ventricular failure, the prevalence of which increases with altitude and age, and is more common in men

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (12 weeks in 175 adult human subjects) showed that consumption of a spray-dried extract of maca improved mood, energy, and health, and reduced chronic mountain sickness (Chronic altitude sickness). Mountain Sickness) score. For chronic mountain sickness, oral maca extract may bring positive help.

3. Maca improves sperm quality and promotes fertility

Infertility is a reproductive system disease, which refers to the inability to achieve clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of routine unprotected intercourse, which has a great impact on the psychology and physiology of couples.

There are no reliable data on the global prevalence of infertility, but it is estimated that nearly 72.4 million couples worldwide have fertility problems, with a prevalence of about 8% to 12%, of which 40%-60% of infertile couples related to male factors. In both infertile and healthy men, oral maca helps improve semen quality parameters including: sperm morphology, sperm concentration, sperm count, sperm count and sperm mobility.

4. Maca improve female sexual dysfunction (induced by antidepressants)

Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).

An estimated 90 percent of men and 96 percent of women taking these types of drugs have experienced side effects in at least one area of sexual function, but as many as 50 percent do not discuss these issues with their healthcare provider.

Both studies indicated that oral maca root preparations reduced antidepressant drug (SSRI/SNRI)-induced sexual dysfunction in women, with possible dose-related effects.

5. Maca Beneficial athletic performance

Exercise puts physiological stress on the body, which requires a coordinated response from the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and nervous systems to increase blood flow and supply oxygen to working skeletal muscles. At rest, muscles receive about 20% of total blood flow, but during exercise, this percentage can increase to over 80%.

As a result, athletes often use dietary supplements to increase metabolic capacity, delay the onset of fatigue, improve muscle hypertrophy, shorten recovery periods, or help prevent injury during high-intensity training sessions. A randomized, crossover, double-blind trial (14 days of 8 male cyclists) noted that Maca significantly improved performance on a 40-kilometer ride time compared to a baseline test. Maca supplementation may improve athletic performance, especially in endurance sports.

6. Maca improves erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction refers to the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection of the penis to satisfy sexual behavior. About 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70 have some degree of erectile dysfunction. The ability to erect penis has always been a symbol of masculinity and sexuality in men, and if there is a disorder, it often has a negative impact on partnership, interpersonal relationships and mental health.

The main risk factors for erectile dysfunction are: age, coronary and peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle, hyperlipidemia, pelvic or spinal trauma, diabetes, benign prostatic hypertrophy, lower urinary tract symptoms, hypogonadism, fibrosing cavernitis, endocrine disorders, smoking, depression, alcohol and drugs, etc. Oral Maca Extract Capsules (daily dose of 2400 mg) can significantly improve both the International Index of Erectile Function and Satisfaction Profile. For patients with mild erectile dysfunction, oral maca significantly improves sexual function and overall well-being.

7. Maca increases male sexual desire

Sexuality is a complex multidimensional interaction that includes structural, physiological, psychological, developmental, cultural, and relational factors. All of these contribute to an individual’s libido to varying degrees at different points in time and continue to change throughout the lifespan.

Desire also decreases as we age naturally, but sometimes the loss of libido is associated with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, Addison’s disease, Cushing’s disease, temporal lobe disease, menopause, coronary Arterial disease, heart failure, kidney failure, stroke and HIV, etc.

A double-blind placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel trial (12 weeks in 57 healthy men aged 21-56 years) showed that oral maca (1.5 to 3 g daily dose) was administered at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks. Sexual desire increased by 24.4%, 40% and 42.2% during the week. Oral Maca Helps Boost Male Sexual Desire.

8. Maca boosts reproductive hormones such as testosterone

Menopausal is defined as the cessation of menstruation and ovulation caused by ovarian failure. It can be called natural menopause when the menopause lasts for 12 months or more without any pathological factors. It usually occurs between the ages of 42 and 58. During menopause, approximately 85% of women report symptoms of varying types and severity, including hot flashes, depression, anxiety, urinary incontinence, vaginal atrophy, decreased libido, and more. For menopausal women, oral maca may have the effect of improving symptoms related to menopause.

9. Maca Improves Cognitive Function

The brain is considered to be the most complex system in the animal kingdom, with complex modes of operation, and the degree of connection between structure and function depends on spatial resolution and time scales. Dietary factors have long been thought to have an effect on neural function and synapse plasticity, with modulating effects on cognitive processes and mood. An animal experiment pointed out that black maca improved ethanol-induced experimental memory impairment to a certain extent, which may be related to the content of polyphenols. Oral Maca Positively Helps Improve Cognitive Function.

10. Maca Beneficial for Prostate Fat

Prostatic hyperplasia, also known as prostatic hyperplasia (Prostatic hyperplasia) is a disease with a high prevalence, affecting about 50% of men over the age of 60, and reaching 90% in men over the age of 80. The related clinical manifestations are urinary incontinence. road symptoms, nocturia, sepsis, irreversible bladder failure, etc.

The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but it is generally believed that sex hormones are fundamental, for example, androgen-promoting epidermal growth factor, keratinocyte growth factor, and insulin-like growth factor.

At present, the treatment methods of benign prostatic hyperplasia include finasteride, tamsulosin and other drugs. In severe cases, transurethral resection of the prostate can be performed. Although it can improve the symptoms of lower urinary tract, it may be accompanied by hematuria, Side effects such as loss of libido, abnormal ejaculation, for which the medical community is looking for better treatments, including natural products.

An animal study found that oral administration of red maca extract reduced prostate size in response to testosterone enanthate-induced prostate enlargement.

Possible Side Effects

Maca has been used as food for thousands of years. Under normal use, no significant toxic reactions have been found, and it is extremely safe.

Possible adverse reactions or side effects that have been reported include: attention disturbance, menstrual cycle changes, weight loss, depression, anxiety, abdominal pain, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, insomnia, headache, nausea, vomiting, and abnormal liver function. If reaction last please consult your doctor or nutritionist.

Available Sizes

Suggested Usage

Take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Caution

1. If you have autoimmune thyroid disease, goiter or other thyroid nodular diseases, please consult a medical professional before use (because Maca is rich in iodine and glucosinolates, excessive use may induce adverse reactions)

2. Pregnant women, lactating women, children and those with liver and kidney dysfunction should not use it (due to unknown safety)

3. Do not use if you have related hormone-sensitive diseases (such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids) (because Maca may have phytoestrogenic effects, which may worsen symptoms)

4. Do not use if you take related anti-hormonal drugs (may interfere with the effect of drugs)

5. Consuming fresh maca root may have adverse health effects and it is recommended to boil it before using it. Note 8

6. Since Maca is rich in vitamin K, the main effect of vitamin K on the human body is to help blood coagulation, so do not take it together with anticoagulants, so as not to interfere with the effect of drugs

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