Legend has it that Inca warriors used to eat maca before going into battle – they believed it gave them invincible strength and stamina.
Black maca is the rarest of the maca roots with antioxidant-rich black colour pigments found in the skin of the roots.
Why do we use raw maca?
Raw maca maintains its nutritional profile and beneficial phytonutrients, while gelatinised maca is processed to remove hard-to-digest elements and heated in the process. This heat is said to destroy beneficial elements. Even though gelatinised maca may be more bioavailable and concentrated, we prefer the more natural, raw version.
Maca grows high up in the Peruvian Andes mountains where the extremely mineral-rich soils account for its reportedly high levels of energy, protein, minerals and dietary fibre.
Health benefits of black maca are said to be:
Boosts Athletic Performance - bioavailable protein for stamina and faster recovery
Improves Cognitive Function - increases blood circulation for mental agility
Strengthens Bones - contains more calcium than milk for bone support
Boosts Libido - oxygen-enhancing and hormone-balancing for lovers
Increases Fertility - overall hormonal & conception support for both sexes
Improves Adrenal Function - adaptogenic, balances hormones & reduces fatigue
Female Hormone Tonic - reduces PMT as it’s a natural alternative to HRT
Reduces Stress - holistically balances and stabilises the body
Male Hormone Tonic - improves sperm count & motility; raises testosterone
100% organic black maca root powder
Product of Peru
Black maca provides excellent support for your body pre- and post-exercise.
Blend into smoothies, hot chocolate, desserts, snack bars and sweet treats.
Maca has a synergistic effect when combined with raw cacao, so add it into your chocolate creations.
Start with 1 tsp a day, and gradually move up to 8 tsp or more.
