Herb
Maca Root
A nutty Andean root powder, stirred into food, traditionally used to lift energy, stamina, and libido.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 76/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Maca is a root vegetable grown high in the Andes mountains, dried and ground into a nutty, earthy powder that's stirred into food and drinks.
📜 Where it comes from
Maca has been cultivated high in the Andes mountains of Peru for thousands of years, where Indigenous communities relied on it as a staple food valued for sustaining energy and endurance at high altitude. It was also traditionally given to livestock and people alike to support stamina and fertility. Maca has more recently spread into Western health food markets as interest in traditional Andean foods has grown.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support everyday energy and stamina
- May help support a healthy mood and outlook
- May help support healthy libido
- May help support the body's resilience to daily fatigue
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tablespoon powder (about 10g) · about 34 calories
- Carbohydrate: 7.4g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Vitamin C: 3.3mg
- Potassium: 160mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Stir 1 teaspoon of maca powder into a smoothie, oatmeal, or warm drink once a day. Start small and build up; it works gradually over weeks.
How much: About 1 teaspoon of powder daily, building gradually; capsules follow the label.
Why it works: May enhance libido.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Maca is a hardy root that grows high in the Andes, dried and ground into a nutty, malty powder. It's traditionally eaten as a food for energy and stamina, and has a long-standing reputation for supporting libido and easing some menopausal symptoms.
It blends easily into smoothies, oatmeal, or warm drinks. As a food it's gentle, but it's wise to start small and, if you have a thyroid or hormone-sensitive condition, to check with your doctor, since it may have mild hormonal effects.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- Generally well tolerated as a food; start with a small amount to see how it suits you.
- Those with thyroid conditions or hormone-sensitive conditions often talk it over with their doctor first, since maca may have mild hormonal effects.
- Choose gelatinized or cooked maca if raw powder upsets your stomach.
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