The properties of maca are recognized as a natural remedy to increase physical energy . Also its properties make the maca in an ally to improve endocrine problems for it is recommended especially for women who suffer from some type of hormonal disorder and also for people who perform physical activity or athletes who need to improve physical performance.
Maca is a source of fibers , proteins , essential amino acids , also the vitamins of the B complex (B1, B2, B6 ..), it has minerals such as calcium, iron and phosphorus among several others that are essential for the body. Due to these components and properties of maca is that we can identify it as a very important source of health .
1. The maca can replenish energy and be of great help to improve energy efficiency.
2. It can give us more vitality.
3. It causes an increase in libido in both women and men.
4. It can be a hormonal regulator of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus.
5. It can treat some cases of infertility in men and women.
6. Relieves problems of the menstrual cycles of the woman (typical menstrual pains, abundant rule, etc)
7. The maca can be considered as a rejuvenator natural, especially the face area.
8. It helps to grow hair with greater intensity.
9. Strengthens the growth of bone mass.
10. It helps to counteract the symptoms of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, because it acts as a natural stimulant of adrenaline.
11. An ally to deal with stress problems.
12. Relieves muscular and rheumatic pain, arthritis or osteoarthritis.
13. It increases brain circulation, so it improves memory and concentration.
How to consume maca?
Eating powdered maca may be more useful if we need to control better the dose we take, the idea is to start with less dose and try their effects, but as we have already mentioned, consultation with a specialist is appropriate. We should also take it always in the morning .
It is best to consume the root of maca with a meal, especially in the stages when your body is only getting used to supplements such as maca. No matter what mode of consumption you decide to use, maca powder or maca pills (maca capsules), start with small doses if it is new in your body and gradually increase it.
There are people who do not care about the taste of maca powder that approximates a nutty flavor , so you can add it to yogurt, juice, smoothie or salad.
Many of its benefits can be noticed immediately, however if we want it to have more profound effects (as endocrine regulator for example) it is recommended to take it at least three months and then assess it together with a specialist. Keep in mind that it has long-lasting effects even after you stop taking it.
Before starting to use natural supplements or make any important changes in our diet and eating habits it is important to consult a specialist to guide us to make the best decision. In this case we must be alert in cases of hypertension without controlling, and control the dose a lot in cases of overexcitation of the immune system.