Black Maca is best known as a natural slow release energy source, and for boosting sensual energy and stamina. It is said that Incan warriors consumed large quantities of Black Maca before going into battle to increase energy and strength.
As our Black Maca is 100% whole root, you also benefit from the full spectrum its nutrients, minerals and antioxidants.
Black Maca delivers a beneficial amount of plant-based protein. A number of important fatty acids and essential amino acids (of which 18 out of 20) are also present.
It is also a high source of calcium (more so than milk), which is essential for building and maintaining bone strength.
Maca also contains energy boosting vitamins B1, 2, and 3, along with small quantities of C, E, and B6.
Our sun-dried Black Maca Root is grown 4,000m above sea level in Junin, Peru. We purchase directly from the indigenous farmers who have been growing Maca in the traditional way since before recorded time.
It is guaranteed premium quality and comes to you Certified Organic, so you know it is free of pesticides, herbicides and radiation.
It is also the whole Maca root, not an extract.
Maca is a root vegetable similar in appearance to sweet potato. Like sweet potato, it comes in a few different colour varieties, but once it is grounded they all look more or less the same.
Maca root is available in Yellow, Red and Black and each colour appears to have slightly different strengths in terms of the benefits it provides.
Black Maca is best known for boosting sensual energy, particularly for males.
Add to your favourite smoothie, juice or a glass of water in the morning.
Start with one teaspoon and work up to two teaspoons gradually.
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