Nutrilicious - MACA
Lepedium Meyenii (Maca) is a plant native to the Peruvian which grows exclusively in central Andes at high altitudes with harsh weather conditions. There are 13 types of maca which differ by their color ranging from white to black with each providing different biological properties. Maca has been used traditionally for its nutritional and medicinal health benefits.
Key features
1. Improves men health
• Maca which is high in iodine ensures proper functioning of the thyroid and this indirectly increases testosterone production. Studies have shown that men who consumed maca for four months had improved sperm production and sperm motility.
2. Prostate
• Benzyl glucosinolate extract from red maca is effective in reducing prostate size in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Studies had shown a higher amount of benzyl glucosinolate is related to a greater reduction in prostate weight.
3. Menopausal symptoms
• Maca improves menopausal symptoms by increasing female hormone levels (estrogen), thus reduces hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep problems and irritability. Furthermore, maca is also beneficial for osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
4. Anxiety and depression
• Maca which is rich in flavonoids improve one’s mental well-being by reducing psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety, especially in post-menopausal women
5. Improve learning and memory
• Black maca acts as a functional food that increases brain proteins which improves cognitive function, it also slows down age-related cognitive decline and thus improves learning and memory.
Suitable for:
1. Men with poor sperm quality
2. Women with menopausal symptoms
3. People who want to improve brain function
4. People who complain with fatigue issues
Caution:
People with thyroid disorders must use Maca with care, may elevate thyroid hormone levels as it contains goitrogens (high in Iodine) which interfere with normal thyroid function.
How to take:
1 teaspoon to be added into smoothies, oatmeal or nutritional drinks.
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