Optimizes energy and hormone function
The Maca plant is grown at the extreme altitude of 12,000 – 15,000 ft in the Andes Mountains of Peru, where only alpine grasses and bitter potatoes can survive. The Maca root has been used for at least 2000 years by the indigenous peoples of the region for energy, stamina, and fertility. Incan warriors ate Maca before battles for energy. When Peru was established as a Spanish colony, Spaniards noticed their livestock were not reproducing in the high altitudes. After the indigenous peoples showed the Spaniards that feeding Maca to their animals boosted fertility, Maca was accepted as a currency to pay taxes.
Research shows that Maca affects the endocrine system via the pituitary gland in both men and women. The improved function of the endocrine system results in a higher sperm count and quality of sperm in males and general fertility in females. Maca is an adaptogen, a natural product that adapts to the age and gender of the user and affects them accordingly. Maca is also used for moderating hot flashes and mood swings in menopausal women given its function in regulating hormone levels.
