January 9th, 2012 
Jonathan Samson What are Benefits and Side Effects of Maca Root Powder?
Maca root powder is made of maca root. Maca root, also known as Lepidium meyenii, is a plain, very resistant plant of the family Cruciferae, reddish roots like radishes. The maca root is usually dried and stored can last for 7 years. Over time, the Inca legend says the Inca warriors were taking taking these plants before battles, which would give them enormous power but after winning the battle would not take it due to the strong effect on sex drive. Thus, even before 5000 years, benefits of maca powder have already had a reputation for strong force, libido, and that they were good for increasing of the fertility. Maca root powder is now more popular because of its beneficial aphrodisiac properties, and generally strengthening of the body. Lepidium meyenii is known as a Peruvian root. Due to increased demand for this plant, in Peru every year more and more areas are under the plant. Maca root powder is now available worldwide as a dietary supplement.
Maca Powder Benefits
Maca powder benefits refer to the adaptogen – adaptogen is a substance in our body which plays an important role in increasing the resistance of our body, energy supplies, it boosts the immune system and reduces stress. Closely affects the hormonal system, which will directly affect almost everything: energy state of the organism, growth, sexual stamina and overall health. It contains vitamins B1, B2, B12 and C to ensure proper functioning of the heart, the conversion of carbohydrates into energy, cell growth and adequate production of red blood cells.
Maca root powder also contains four types of alkaloids, which are indirectly through hormone system responsible for the proper utilization of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.
To conclude – with regular use, you’ll do great service to yourself and your body, because maca powder benefits are:
- quick supply of body energy
- increase of endurance
- alleviation of chronic fatigue
- increase of fertility
- relieve of menstrual symptoms
- reduce of hormonal disorders during menopause
- regulation of hormonal balance in the body
- improvement of the overall health
- reduce of stress
- treatment of anemia
- help with wound healing
- improvement of memory, mental and academic abilities
- providing the skin a youthful look
- contributing to healthy bones and teeth
- acting as an antioxidant and anticancerogenic, thus reducing the risk of cancer tissues and the development of cardiovascular disease (similar to Vitamin B17)
- a positive effect on increasing muscle mass, and by many athletes as an alternative to synthetic steroids that are known that can have many side effects
Maca Root Powder Side Effects
Unlike many chemical medicines, there are no harmful side effects of maca root powder, so it can be taken daily in large quantities. In the market can be found in the form of powder or capsules. Maca regulates hormones, and since there have been no testing to prove the safety of use in patients suffering from cancers related with hormones of breast, ovaries, uterus, testicles – these people need to be extremely cautious. Maca root powder should not be taken during pregnancy and lactation.
People who have the gall and liver disease, or high blood pressure, definitely should consult a physician before using maca root powder. It is also not wise to take it if you are using medications that increase fertility, as well as with ginseng.
Now that you know all the benefits of maca root powder, our recommendation for this amazing product is Navitas Naturals Maca Gelatinized Powder
Number of researches on the impact of maca root powder on human health is growing day by day, and it’s more than enough reason to put the maca root powder (Lepidium meyenii) in your diet.
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Maca root powder is made of maca root. Maca root, also known as Lepidium meyenii, is a plain, very resistant plant of the family Cruciferae, reddish roots like radishes. The maca root is usually dried and stored can last for 7 years. Over time, the Inc…
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Hi just want to try the macca root, can you supply for me some sample of ur product.
Hello,
You can purchase Maca Root Powder from the link in our article.
Is there a difference between the maca powder I get in the health food store and the one at the Bulk Barn other than the price?
Hello Kim,
There shouldn’t be any difference. Maca powder is made from maca root, and that is the main ingredient.
Thank you!
I have to agree with my collegue. Maca root must be main ingredient and it is listed on the back of the product.
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looking to use Maca Powder. I have many allergies, had lymph node surgery, take pressure tablets and going through menopause.
Be careful, side effects of maca root powder can be very dangerous.
Can you elaborate? Will the supplement work as well as the powder?
Hello! It should, but different things work for different people, we always say you should talk to your doctor instead of taking anything on your own. Maca root powder is really amazing supplement, and it has helped many!
I would like to say it was effective for me since when I took it I had a really bad sore throat and a little bit of an ear infection. I went to the doctor got some medicine and it still didn’t help. But after three days of taking “organic” pure maca root in a form of a pill it went away. I would say it was a mixture of both medicine and the maca, but I am pretty sure medicine alone didn’t do the trick. Try to only get the organic maca root.
Will maca powder help me get pregnant, I have had ivf before and it worked 2nd time around but i would love another baby, would this help and how???????????
Hello Karen,
It might help! Many studies have shown already that maca helped many to get pregnant. Good luck!
I am interested to try this, but I have MS. Anyone knows if this is good taking with MS or not?! Thanks.
Hello, could you please tell me what dosage/mg to take, there are sooo many to choose from.
Hello Pamela Davis,
Daily dosage should not be bigger than three teaspoons, except on the advice of your doctor or other medicine professional.
Came to site to see benefits and side effects of the maca root. Only found the benefits. Where are the side effects list? If you don’t have them can you let me know where I can read about them?
If you look again, you will see that paragraph in article.
How can this be taken? I bought the powder and tried it in tea but that was not so pleasant. :} It didn’t dissolve well.
Hi Pam
I was advised that it can be taken with water or added to a smoothie..
I have been taking spirulina and it’s very beneficial. I just bought Maca powder today and I took one tea spoon… I am sure it will benefit me. I just love super foods.
I am 50 with hypothyroidism for many years and taking Levothyroxine regularly. I was wondering if it would be OK for me to take Maca Root with this condition. If anyone could give me an answer it would be much appreciate it.
Thank you
Hello Anna,
I have heard people with hypothyroidism taking Maca Root, and actually there are some reports where it helped, but I have never heard someone to mix it with Levothyroxine. Please consult with your doctor.
Here is some info:
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/viana-muller-herbs.htm
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