Red Maca, Powder 120-500g

Maca ( Lepidium meyenii ) is a cruciferous tree that grows in the Peruvian Andes mainly in the heights of Junín (plateau del bombom) between 13 thousand and 15 thousand feet (4100-4500 m). These extreme conditions favor the presence of nutrients and phytochemical compounds that make maca a real super food .

Maca was already known at the time of the Incas who considered it a real gift from the gods. They cultivated it and offered it as a gift to the Gods during ceremonies. They also exploited its benefits to improve their physical and mental abilities . Histories indicate that the Incas fed their troops with maca, prior to fighting, to increase their strength and endurance.

The part used is the root . There are 3 phenotypes of maca, which are the most commercialized, and are based precisely on the color of the root:

• yellow maca;
• red maca;
• black maca.

Benefits of Red Maca

The red maca variety is among the most effective at an antioxidant level and as a bone strengthener.