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5 Health Benefits of the Herb Maca

November 13, 2015 by April Decheine Leave a Comment

Find out why you should be including the herb, Maca, in your daily diet to reap the amazing health benefits including increased energy, stamina, mental clarity, fertility and more!


Have you ever herd of the herb, Maca? Do you include it in your daily diet for its many health benefits? If not, you should really consider it. Maca is an herb referred to as the Peruvian Ginseng. The benefits of Maca are many, including increased energy, stamina, mental clarity, and fertility.

Often called “Peruvian Ginseng“, Maca is a unique root tuber with usage dating back to the mid-15th century. It requires very specific growing conditions, thriving only in the glaciated slopes of the Andes with a prime elevation between 12,000 and 15,000 feet above sea level. The tubers are round in shape with a yellowish brown color. The dried powder possesses a sweet aroma, reminiscent of butterscotch.

Here are Five Benefits of Maca you could start enjoying today:

  1. Vitamins – Maca is rich in vitamins B, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and amino acids.
  2. Balances Hormones – “It is an endocrine adaptogen, which is a fancy way of saying that the herb itself does not contain any hormones, but is made up of nutrients that are essential to support normal hormone production.”
  3. Women’s Health Issues – Maca relieves menstrual issues and menopause. It helps with cramps, hot flashes, depression, mood swings, loss of libido, insomnia, and anxiety.
  4. Skincare – Men and women with skin problems like acne have been drastically improved taking at least a teaspoon of Maca daily.
  5. Maca for Energy – Maca is rich in vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and protein. These nutrients naturally support energy levels and aid in recovery from injury. Numerous studies have evaluated maca root for its role in athletic performance for these exact reasons.

We hope you find this post regarding The Benefits of the Herb Maca informative and helpful. For more informational posts like this, be sure to stop by our Food and Fitness section to help you out in your quest for a healthier, happier you!

Disclosure: The author of this article is not a trained medical professional, nor a dietician. All of the information in this post is based on research, doctor recommendations, and personal experience.

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April Decheine is the creator of Skinny Over 40 which is a blog about living a healthy lifestyle over 40, and Island Boy and Girl which she co-writes with her husband about living the Island life on Marco Island.

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