What Is Maca
Maca (lepidium meyenii) is a root-like vegetable that grows in the in the mountains of Andes, Peru. This plant is known as a good resistant in the harshest weather. It thrives in the harshest lands in the world, where it stands even with the freezing temperatures, ferocious winds, and extreme exposure to sunlight.
Background
Maca has been an old-aged folk remedy to increase stamina, boost energy, and improve fertility. It has been referred to as an aphrodisiac and a means to enhance sexual performance.
Maca root powder has been used as food and other medicinal purposes in some Peruvians; it is full of nutritional ingredients that make it a good source of nutrients needed in your body. Some of the known minerals contained in maca are calcium, magnesium, iron, iodine, zinc, and many more.
It also contains essential vitamins such as vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12 and vitamin C. Its roots are processed to make maca root powder that could be used in food or medicinal use