This Ancient Superfood Can Help Boost Your Memory, Energy, and Sex Drive
Peru’s Miracle Superfood
Peru’s Miracle Superfood
MACA
A member of the cruciferous family (think broccoli and cauliflower), maca is a root vegetable that grows in the mountains of South America, mainly in the high altitude regions of Peru. Consumed for years in the Andes, maca is widely known for its ability to increase fertility in both men and women, regulate hormone balance, boost the immune system, and increase energy, stamina, memory, and focus.
Unlike its more commonly known family members that we cook, maca is sold and consumed as a powder. It has a mild, slightly nutty taste, similar to the undertones of cinnamon and nutmeg. So the next time you’re looking for a little pep in your step, try adding a tablespoon of maca to your morning smoothie, oats, or cereal.
Among its more interesting benefits is its ability to renew flailing libidos in both men and women. And unlike other unsightly aphrodisiacs (we’re looking at you boiled duck eggs and cobra blood), maca seems to actually work. In a 2002 study, men who were given daily maca supplements reported heightened sexual desire.…though it did take around 8 weeks for their needs to kick up!
In women, maca is proven to help ease menopausal symptoms like anxiety and depression, and improve sexual function and desire. As an ‘adaptogen,‘ i.e. a substance that stabilises the body’s processes, it also helps correct and maintain healthy hormone levels.
So if you’re looking for a little pep in your step or some help in the *bedroom* department, you might want to try adding a tablespoon of maca to your morning smoothie, oats, or cereal. You can thank us later!
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