Benefits Of Maca Extract
Maca or Lepidium meyenii is a root plant consumed as a food and for medicinal purposes.It is also known as “Peruvian ginseng”(even though it is not a member of same botanical family as ginseng), because it is used as a folk remedy to boost stamina,energy,and sexual performance and fertility. It is typically taken as a supplement, liquid extract or powdered from.
Health Benefits of Maca Extract
Sexual Function
Evidence suggest that maca can effect in improving sexual function in men and women.It can lead positive effects on sexual dysfunction or sexual desire in healthy menopausal women or healthy adult men. Study results revealed that maca may also help improve libido.
Fertility
One small study looked at the effect of 4 months of treatment with maca tablets on semen quality in nine adult men.
Treatment with maca resulted in increased semen volume, sperm count, and sperm motility. Serum levels of testosterone and estradiol were not affected in women, acupuncture is an alternative therapy that may help with fertility in women.
Mood in Menopause
Maca may help ease anxiety and depression in postmenopausal women, according to a 2008 study from journey Menopause. For the study, 14 postmenopausal women took 3.5 grams of powdered maca for six weeks and then tool a matching placebo for another six weeks. Study results showed that maca helped reduce anxiety and depression, as well as improve sexual function.
Energy
There is currently scientific support for the claim that maca can help boost energy and fight fatigue.
Using the Root Powder
Maca root powder can be added to smoothies,juice, and shakes. Raw powdered maca root is available for people on a raw food diet. Maca is also available as a nutritional supplement in a liquid, capsule or pill form, or in coffee, chocolate or oil products.
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