Windhawk Maca - Raw, Wild-harvested

 1 lb, powder 32 - 1 TBSP serving

Maca is mostly known for its outstanding stamina enhancing properties. Many athletes use it with great success to increase their endurance and performance. Maca is not a stimulant; rather, it is a stress-adaptor. It increases energy and endurance, and re-mineralizes poorly nourished bodies. Maca provides a general sense of strength and we being.

Maca is also well-known as a natural hormone balancer. It is used to improve fertility and enhance sexual function in both men and women. Women use Maca to help alleviate premenstrual discomfort or menopause symptoms.

The key to Maca's stamina effects appears to be two groups of novel compounds called macamides and macaenes. Because of its regulating effects on the endocrine system, it also helps to build a strong immune system. Maca has also traditionally been used to lubricate stiff arthritic joints, and ease respiratory illness.

The increased energy gained from Maca helps improve concentration, memory, and alertness. Maca is also helpful in fighting depression, which can sometimes be caused or worsened by lack of energy and malnourishment.

Benefits:

• Helps to increase energy & stamina
• May help to balance hormones
• Supports adrenal glands
• Supports healthy immune function

Maca's Nutrients

Maca is so nutrient-packed that Inca warriors reportedly consumed it to energize themselves for battle. Maca is an important staple in the Andes because it is the most nutritious food grown there. The tuber has an aroma similar to butterscotch and can be consumed either fresh or dried. Fresh, it is baked or roasted on ashes and is considered a delicacy. Dried, it is often boiled with water or milk to make porridge.

Dried Maca contains about 60% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 8.5% dietary fiber, and 2.2% lipids. It contains a number of sterols, and is a good source of essential minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium (more than milk), potassium and iodine. It also provides fatty acids including linolenic, palmitic and oleic acids, and polysaccharides. It contains vitamins B-1, B-2, B-12, C and E

 Wild-harvested 100% pure Maca root (Lepidium meyenii) ground to a fine powder. No binders, fillers or additives are used. This product is non-irradiated and non-fumigated.

Suggested use:
Mix 1 tablespoon of Maca in with freshly squeezed orange juice or into your favorite smoothie recipe.