Impact Red Maca Powder 100g

The maca plant, known scientifically as Lepidium meyenii, is sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng.

It mainly grows in the Andes of central Peru, in harsh conditions and at very high altitudes — above 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).

Maca is a cruciferous vegetable and therefore related to broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. It has a long history of culinary and medicinal uses

The main edible part of the plant is the root, which grows underground. It exists in three colors, Red,Black and yellow maca.The outer colours are different but the inside of the maca roots are similar[brownish,yellowish,creamish] maca looks like turnip.

The taste of maca root powder,  has been described as earthy and nutty. Many people add it to their smoothies, oatmeal  breakfast cereals,porridge,and on beverages etc.

Red Maca  constitutes (20-25%) of maca harvests  and is thought to be sacred and saved for acute treatment of constitutional imbalances or alleviating more chronic conditions. Red Maca root represents the internal energy of our body, that energy that nourishes, stabilizes and calms (it is the feminine side of the maca). As such red maca benefits conditions such as male and female libido, anxiety, adrenal fatigue, osteoporosis (bone density), blood flow, oxygen in the blood, inflammation and autoimmunity, prostate function in men, hormonal balance and female fertility. Red maca root takes care of our entire inner being and our feminine energy, it is like a warm and loving hug from your mum.Studies  have shown red maca root contains higher levels of bioactives vs yellow maca and black maca. Red maca is ideal for use by men and women for more chronic or acute conditions and imbalances.