Maca Root Extract Powder
Botanical Source:Lepidium meyenii
Used part of plant:Root
Specification:Sterols ≥15% & Macaamide ≥0.6%
Bulk density: 0.4-0.6 g/ml
Fixed density: 0.6-0.9 g/ml
Appearance: Brown yellow Powder
Test Method: HPLC
Solubility: Soluble in water
Application: health care products, food additives
MOQ: 1kg
Sample: 20g
Delivery: FedEx, DHL, Ship by air, Ship by sea.
Certifications: ISO, HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL
Product Introduction
Maca Root Extract Powder extracted from Maca P.E. The raw material used is a peculiar plant growing in the Andes Mountains of South America - Maca. Its rhizome is like a small round carrot and its leaves are oval. Although it looks very different from ginseng, it has the reputation of "South American ginseng" because of its rich nutrition. Maca is not a sex drug or a tonic, but a natural food.
Maca extract is rich in 55 kinds of active nutrients, including unique macaene and macaamide, which are effective substances in maca extract that promote sexual function and increase sperm count and vitality. In addition, there are proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acids (containing more α-linolenic acid and linoleic acid), dietary fiber, 20 kinds of amino acids (aspartic acid, arginine, etc.), various minerals (iron, manganese, copper, zinc, sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, magnesium, etc.), 8 kinds of vitamins (VB1, VB2, VB5, VB6, VB12, VC, VA, VE), various alkaloids, and biologically active ingredients such as mustard oil glycosides, taurine, plant polyphenols, and saponins.
Benefits of Maca
Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a superfood native to the high mountain areas of the Peruvian Andes. People in the Andes have been cultivating Maca for more than 2,000 years, dating back to the Inca era. It is one of the few edible plants that can survive in the harsh climate conditions of the Peruvian Andes at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. Because of the cold environment and lack of water, Maca concentrates a variety of nutrients and phytochemicals in it. Because Maca has a strong ability to absorb soil nutrients, fields planted with Maca must be left fallow for more than five years to allow soil fertility to recover. Modern research shows that Maca is rich in protein and a variety of essential amino acids, polysaccharides, minerals, anthocyanins, vitamins, alkaloids, fatty acids, sulforaphane (glucosinolates), macaene, and macamide ( Macamide), saponins, etc. The Incas also used maca as a natural remedy for a variety of health problems, such as respiratory ailments and rheumatic diseases.
Yellow Maca, Red Maca, Purple Maca, Black Maca. Different colors have different effects.
Different varieties of Maca present different colors. There are at least 13 kinds, including white Maca, yellow Maca, red Maca, purple Maca, black Maca, etc. Scholars have pointed out that Maca of different colors does have different characteristics. Different active ingredients, and these active ingredients are closely related to the efficacy of maca, which explains why:
1. Red Maca is particularly helpful for prostate function
2. Black Maka is particularly related to helping memory.
3. Yellow Maca and Purple Maca have particularly high levels of sulforaphane and macaene and macaamide, which are related to male function.
Biological Properties
Maca is rich in nutrients and has good antioxidant and anti-free radical effects, so it is also regarded as an adaptogen that can help modern people fight against the various stresses of life. Its effect is comprehensive and absolutely not It just helps men's virility and improves fertility.
1. Enhance energy and recover from fatigue
Many studies have focused specifically on Maca's ability to increase energy and combat fatigue. Some studies have shown that Maca can help reduce fatigue. This is related to the fact that Maca is rich in arginine, which can increase nitric oxide metabolism and help blood circulation. Animal experiments conducted in anti-fatigue mode have shown that Maca can prolong the weight-bearing swimming test time of mice, significantly reduce the accumulation of urea nitrogen during exercise, help the elimination of lactic acid after exercise, and have the ability to quickly clear free radicals accumulated in muscles after exercise. Effect.
2. Improve mood
Maca Root Extract Powder contains flavonoids, which are thought to improve mood and reduce anxiety. Many studies have paid particular attention to Maca's emotional benefits for postmenopausal women. One study of 14 postmenopausal women found that Maca can reduce anxiety and depression. feel. Another 2015 study found that maca reduced symptoms of depression in postmenopausal women.
3. Relieve menopausal symptoms
In addition to helping improve the emotional problems of menopausal women, Maca Root Powder is also thought to help improve the physical symptoms of menopause. Research shows that Maca may help relieve menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and sleep problems. Even a 2015 study found that maca helped with sexual dysfunction in menopausal women who were taking antidepressants.
4. Prevent high blood pressure
Human experiments show that Maca has the effect of lowering blood pressure and is therefore beneficial to the health of the cardiovascular system. This effect is inferred to be related to the arginine rich in maca.
How does arginine lower blood pressure and maintain the health of arteries? What are the effects of arginine? It activates nitric oxide circulation in the body to promote erectile dysfunction and male virility! What are the side effects? Recommended foods containing natural arginine
5. Improve male erectile function
Maca Root Extract Powder is a focus of attention for men with erectile dysfunction (ED). A small 2009 study found that men with mild ED took 2.4 grams of maca root daily for 12 weeks and found that participants' sense of well-being was related to that of maca. Sexual satisfaction was investigated and the results showed that those who took maca had a significant improvement in sexual satisfaction compared to those who took a placebo. Further research using animal experiments showed that improving sexual function is related to the macaene and macamide in macaline.
6. Increase sexual desire
A 2002 study found that men who consumed 1.5 or 3 grams of maca per day experienced a significant increase in sexual desire. Another 2010 review of research on maca and sexual function found some evidence that maca may improve libido, but the authors cautioned that more research is needed to draw conclusions.
7. Improve fertility
A number of human experiments have proven that Maca Root Extract has the effect of improving sperm quality, so Maca has a positive effect on improving fertility. In another study on 9 healthy adult men, after consuming 1.5 grams or 3.0 grams of maca daily for 4 months, these men's semen volume, sperm count, and motile sperm count increased, and the number of motile sperm increased. Affects sex hormones.
8. Prevent prostate hypertrophy
Many mature men over 50 are troubled by prostate hypertrophy. According to animal experiments, red maca, in particular, has the effect of preventing prostate hypertrophy without affecting the secretion of male hormones in the body.
9. Help memory
It is popular among residents in the Andean mountains to give maca to school children, believing it to be helpful for their memory and learning. After comparing yellow, red, and black maca in animal experiments, scholars found that black maca, in particular, has the function of helping memory and learning.
However, many studies on the efficacy of Maca, especially on male function, are still in their early stages. The number of accumulated studies is not large enough, and more experiments are needed to fully confirm it.
Packing
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Transportation
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Our laboratory and Factory
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