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I was shopping in the grocery store with my Husband and we
were approached by a couple and they shared their experience with weight loss
and eating better. They then shared their “extra energy boost “ that came from
Maca and they proceeded to show us a Maca candy bar. We then tried the candy bar, it had a coffee
ground texture to it, I was not so much
a fan of. We did then get the Organic Maca Powder that we started using in our
breakfast shakes and still do until this day.
Maca is from South America and was domesticated over 2,000
years ago. It has been used by natives of Peru for thousands of years. It helps
your energy, stamina, libido(extra energy), and balances the hormones for men
and women. The energy that is provided by Maca is related to the energy boost
that one may receive from Ginseng. Maca is a vegetable that is in the same
family as: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radishes and Turnips. Maca is a
relative of the Mexican Yam. In appearance it kind of resembles a large radish
or beet. Maca grows in volcanic soil and is mineral rich because of this. It
grows in altitudes up to 11,000 feet. There is no other food in the world that
can grow in such high altitudes with such frost like conditions and still survive.
Maca is easy to digest and has a lot of essential amino
acids. To help with regularity, it has high fiber content and is excellent for
constipation. Maca has a lot of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
and Zinc.
Dr. Gloria Chacon is considered the most knowledgeable
person on the planet about the effects of Maca. Her research started in 1961
and continues to this day. The results of her research showed increase
fertility in: Cows, Dogs, Guinea Pigs, Humans, Rams and Rats. In the human studies,
Maca increased Adrenaline, libido and
sperm. It decreased: Anxiety, Stress and lowered blood pressure.
It has been reported that Maca improves memory and
concentration, reduces stress and fatigue along with reinforcing the immune
system. It helps prevent heart disease by removing and controlling LDL
(bad cholesterol) Organic Maca can be purchase at Whole Foods Market, Health
Food stores and Online. It can be found in the form of capsules and powder.
When buying make sure that you are getting Organic and 100% Maca powder that it
is not cut with any fillers.
*EXTRA PICKY TIP ~ At one point in history, the
Conquistadors were demanding they were paid in Maca instead of Gold.*
As always consult your Medical/Health Adviser before trying
or using any herbal remedy. This is for informational purposes only, not to
treat or cure any diseases.
