Black Maca, Powder 120-500g

Maca ( Lepidium meyenii ) is a cruciferous tree that grows in the Peruvian Andes mainly in the heights of Junín (plateau del bombom) between 13 thousand and 15 thousand feet (4100-4500 m). These extreme conditions favor the presence of nutrients and phytochemical compounds that make maca a real super food .

Maca was already known at the time of the Incas who considered it a real gift from the gods. They cultivated it and offered it as a gift to the Gods during ceremonies. They also exploited its benefits to improve their physical and mental abilities . Histories indicate that the Incas fed their troops with maca, prior to fighting, to increase their strength and endurance.

The part used is the root . There are 3 phenotypes of maca, which are the most commercialized, and are based precisely on the color of the root:

• yellow maca;
• red maca;
• black maca.

Benefits of Black Maca

Among the different varieties of maca, black maca root, in addition to being the rarest, also seems to be the best from the point of view of benefits .

Here are the most important properties of this plant in brief:

1. Antioxidant levels

A study published in 2018 compared the functional biological activities of the 3 main Maca phenotypes. The study concluded that the lipids and polysaccharides of black maca showed a greater antioxidant effect than red and yellow. Red was less than 10% behind black and yellow about 25%. [ 1 ]

2. Metabolism

A study published in " Frontiers in Pharmacology " in 2018 found that black maca extract prevents metabolic disturbances by helping to regulate glucose, which is an important metabolite for humans. The brain requires about 50% of its calories from glucose, and red blood cells live exclusively on glucose. This study has shown that Black Maca increases the production of glucose in the body and can therefore support a healthier metabolism. [ 2 ]

3. Sperm production

From 2006 to 2016, several significant independent studies were conducted on how black maca roots affect both sperm production and sperm motility. The first significant study, published in 2006, found that black Maca was the only color to effectively support sperm production among the rats tested. He also found that "Black Maca affects sperm count as early as 1 day after starting treatment." [ 3 ]  

A second 2006 study found that black maca increased epididymal sperm count after 84 days of treatment in the male rats studied. He also concluded that compared to the other two maca varieties, "black maca appeared to have a more beneficial effect on sperm count and epididymal sperm motility." [ 4 ] 

Similar results were found in 2016 with an increase in daily sperm production. This study in mice found that sperm motility and sexual dysfunction were positively affected by the addition of black maca root to the animals' diet over the course of 12 weeks. [ 5 ] 

4. Memory

In 2011, two different studies, one from China and one from Peru, found that black maca helped lab mice improve their memory and ability to concentrate. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] 

5. Bone health

In 2010 a team of 6 researchers reported that red and black Maca was found to be the best at improving and protecting bone structure, especially in mice that had their ovaries removed. [ 8 ]

6. Improve mood, learning and concentration

In 2006, a Peruvian team observed that while all maca colors contributed favorably to reducing depression, black maca also improved the learning and concentration abilities of lab mice. [ 9 ]

And a more recent 2016 study by an esteemed and larger group of international researchers found that black maca improved mood and overall 'quality of life'. [ 10 ]

Uses of black maca

Up to 2 teaspoons of black maca per day. It can be taken by diluting the black maca powder in water, or other drinks at room temperature, such as tea, herbal tea, vegetable milk, yogurt, etc.

Note

The advice dispensed IS NOT IN ANY WAY TO BE CONSIDERED OF MEDICAL / PRESCRIPTIVE VALUE. The information provided is for purely informative and informative purposes, therefore it is not intended in any way to replace medical advice. In the presence of pathologies it is always necessary to consult your doctor.