- Hormonal Balance
- Relief from Mood
Swings
- Clarity of Thought
- Strength and Energy
to the Body
- Resistance to
Disease
- Relief from Fatigue
& Depression
For thousands of years, the Indians of South America thought of Maca (lepidium
peruvianum chacon) as a sacred plant. Full of nutrients from mineral rich
soil, this turnip shaped tuber is found high in the Andes
where no other plant food can grow.
Though the Incas used Maca chiefly for its nutritional value (its dried
roots are rich in essential amino acids-protein content about 15%), the
Conquistadors discovered "more valuable" uses for it and demanded
their tribute from the Indians in tons of Maca rather than gold. For, though
the word wasn't in their vocabulary, they discovered that Maca was a powerful
Adaptogen.
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Adaptogens are plant substances capable of balancing and normalizing many
of the body's systems, thus reducing stress, harmonizing vitality, and
enhancing resistance to disease. For example, a powerful adaptogen like Maca
can raise low blood pressure or lower high blood pressure. They also balance
blood sugar and can balance hormones (both in men and women) to virtually
eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of PMS and menopause, post-menopause
deficiencies, and other related conditions. Finally, it can help quiet the
hyperactive or boost the energy levels of the chronically fatigued.
What do contemporary doctors say about the benefits of Maca?
Dr. Hank Oswald, a medical doctor who treats thousands of patients in his European
clinics, states that Maca significantly strengthens immunity, reduces stress,
and harmonizes the body's overall vitality.
Dr. Hugo Malaspina, a former cardiologist, states that Maca regulates the
organs of internal secretion, such as the pituitary, the adrenal glands, the
pancreas, etc. He also considers Maca to be an effective (and superior)
substitute for a pharmaceutical hormonal replacement therapy, free from the
harmful side effects of the later.
Viana Miller, Ph.D., states that Maca is known to help revitalize men and
women of middle and older age both mentally and physically, assist in human
conception, help older men maintain sexual functioning, help prevent vaginal
yeast infections, help reduce stress and boost energy levels, and help maintain
strong bones in post-menopausal women.*
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