MACA is a hearty plant
cultivated high in the Andean Mountains at altitudes
from 11,000-14,500 feet. The only area where this particular
species of MACA is found is a region of intense sunlight,
winds, and below freezing weather. With its extreme temperatures
this Peruvian mountain area rates among the worst farmland,
yet over the centuries MACA learned to flourish under
these harsh growing conditions. MACA was domesticated
about 2,000 years ago by Peruvian Indians and primitive
cultivars of MACA have been found in archaeological sites
dating back as far as 1600 B.C. Native Peruvians
have used MACA since before the time of the Inca's
for both nutritional and medicinal purposes.
MACA has been used medicinally for centuries
to enhance fertility in humans and animals. Soon after
the Spanish Conquest in South America, the Spanish found
that their livestock were reproducing poorly in the highlands.
The local Indians recommended feeding the animals Maca
and the results were so remarkable that the Spanish chroniclers
wrote in-depth reports about Maca. Even Colonial records
of some 200 years ago indicate that payments of about
9 tons of MACA were demanded from one Andean area for
this purpose. MACA is growing in world popularity due
to its energizing effects, fertility enhancement, and
aphrodisiac type qualities such as improving libido.
Other traditional uses include increasing energy levels,
stamina and endurance in athletes, promoting mental clarity,
treating male impotence, helping with menstrual irregularities
and female hormonal imbalances including hot flashes,
fatigue, mood swings, and other pre ands post menopausal
difficulties.
In 1961, Dr. Gloria Chacon de Popovici,
a biological researcher, published her studies when her
research clearly demonstrated the increased fertility
in animals using MACA. To date her work on MACA is unmatched! Dr. Chacon's work answered important
scientific questions about MACA, which contains important
amounts of fatty acids including linoleic, palmitic and
oleic acids. MACA is rich in sterols and has a high mineral
content as well. In addition to its rich supply of essential
nutrients, MACA contains alkaloids, tannins and saponins.
A chemical analysis shows the presence of biologically
active aromatic isothiocyanates, especially p-methoxbenzyl
isothiocyanate, which have reputed aphrodisiac properties.
Analysis of MACA indicates that the effects on fertility
are a result of glucosinolates. Dr. Chacon discovered
the four alkaloids present in MACA that are responsible
for MACA's reputed positive effect on hormonal issues
such as hot flashes, memory problems, fatigue, and male
impotence more than forty years ago as a 20 year old
student at the University of San Marcos, in Lima, Peru.
She continues her lectures and symposiums on a regular
basis to the medical world.
Much confusion exists about MACA. and
several species of MACA are being sold that have the
same claims. The only species backed by scientific studies
is Lepidium peruvianum Chacon, named after the researcher,
Dr. Gloria Chacon de Popovici, this MACA is known to
contain all the nutrients and alkaloids responsible for
the medicinal and beneficial effects MACA is known for.
Only Lepidium peruvianum Chacon has scientific studies
behind it. Using only organic
premium grade Maca root, this MACA is considered the
best all natural product available anywhere. It is produced
at The National University Of Agriculture At La Molina,
Peru.
When asked his opinion about Maca Powder bulk powder
versus capsules and extracts, here's what Dr. Wong had
to say:
"God’s
gift to procreation and increased energy. Maca Root
Powder increases ones own production of testosterone
(T) and progesterone (P) via its plant sterols that
are direct precursors to T and P, while at the same
time blocking estrogen with the DIM naturally found
in it. So, it will increase libido and fertility
while controlling estrogen all in one package! Aside
from that, Maca powder is loaded with minerals and
amino acids.
The extracts of maca
have two problems, even though they say they are 100x
stronger than maca that is only true of certain components
of the maca, it's completely missing others. God created
maca as a complete synergistic package; take any of the
components out and it does not work the same, as well
or at all. If you had a car that you doubled the gas
tank size on it but removed the engine oil and transmission
fluid, what would having the extra fuel avail you?
While the
maca capsules MAY have the same synergistic action
of the bulk Maca Root Powder it would take about 5
capsules to make 1 teaspoon of the powder and if you
need to take 3 to 6 teaspoons a day then you'd go through
a bottle of capsules very quickly (15 to 30 capsules
a day!!!!!). This is why I prefer the bulk
Maca Root Powder."
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