Growing high in the Peruvian Andes, Maca is a plant with a high reputation for people living in the wild. Known throughout the world thanks to the huge amount of nutrients it provides. Rawpowder's Maca powder is popular with customers of all ages, including athletes of all classes.
Maca, or Lepidium meyenii, originates from a plant found in high-lying areas of the Peruvian Andes. For 2000 years it has been an important part of the local diet in Peru and Bolivia. Almost every part of the plant is utilized. The roots of Maca are boiled into a sweet liquid or porridge, they are fermented into beer, and the leaves are eaten raw. During the Spanish colonization period, Maca was so prized that it was used as a form of currency. The story tells how the Inca people consumed Maca before fighting to increase their strength. Rawpowders Maca has been grown organically in Peru at an altitude of over 4000m.
Maca has a high nutritional content. It contains 10% protein, 60% carbohydrates, and 9% dietary fiber. It also has a high concentration of important minerals, including selenium, calcium, magnesium and iron, and a large number of naturally occurring phytochemicals. Maca also contains omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, linolenic acid and oleic acid, and its protein is composed of 19 amino acids. These include 7 of the 8 essential amino acids - the ones we need in our diet but cannot form themselves and must be sourced from our food.
Rawpowder's Maca was the Platinum Award winner for Best Organic Superfood 2011. It is certified organic by the Soil Association. Maca provides strength, endurance and strengthens libido.
INGREDIENTS
Red Organic Maca powder originates from Peru.
RECOMMENDED USE
Add 1 teaspoon of Maca powder to milk, juice or to your smoothie, or you can have it on your food.
Store in a cool, dark, dry room (about 18 ° C - 20 ° C). This product should not be used as a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. Contact your doctor before using this product if you are under medical treatment, pregnant or breast-feeding. If you experience side effects, take a break and consult your doctor. This product is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.