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Standardized Peruvian Energizer Source Naturals Maca is a standardized extract of this hardy and highly valued plant. Maca is grown at high elevations in the Andes region of central Peru using no fertilizers or pesticides. It has been used for centuries by indigenous Peruvians as a food source and based upon traditional Peruvian folk belief, for increasing stamina and energy. Because of this traditional use, maca has been called Peruvian ginseng. Maca is known to contain various nutrients, including amino acids and minerals. Maca also contains sterols and fatty acids, such as linolenic, palmitic, and oleic acid. The biologically active molecule, benzyl isothiocyanate, is also found in maca. KEY FEATURES -
Helps to counter fatigue and energize the body. -
General tonic to counter lethargy and memory loss. -
Treats impotence and boosts sex drive. -
Normalizes hormones. Spanish chroniclers describe Inca warriors consuming boiled maca root before battle as well as using it to bolster their reserves for endurance sports activities. Today, many sources tout maca as a fatigue-fighter and general tonic to counter lethargy, memory loss, and other ills that can result from depleted energy stores. Recent analyses indicate that the root is rich in calcium, protein, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and mineral salts--all nutrients that may have been in short supply in diets of another era. Much has been written about the purported frigidity-countering and aphrodisiac qualities of the maca plant for men and women alike, but only recently has the plant been studied in any systematic way for these uses. It remains unclear exactly how the plant works to affect sex drive; some sources say it relates to the plant's sterols, which can act to normalize hormones. A animal study, which was reported in the journal Urology, indicated that male mice given maca extract were more likely to mate with female mice than were males not given the extract. And in a recent widely publicized but notably small clinical trial at La Molina National Agrarian University in Peru, maca produced an increase in sex drive among men who took it (as opposed to a placebo). The effect was reportedly seen within two weeks, in some cases dramatically stimulating the drive. The investigators measured hormone levels and administered a series of psychological tests. Suggested Use: 3 to 4 tablets daily, or as recommended by your health care professional. Supplement Facts Size: 90 Kapsules Item Code VB1018 Serving Size: 3 Tablets | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | Maca Root Extract (Lepidium meyenii) Standardized to 0.6% glucosinolates Yielding 4.5 mg glucosinolates | 2700 mg | - | | | | | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: sorbitol, microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
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