~ ~~~ Maca root is known as the "Peruvian ginseng" a power-packed nutritional food, however it doesn't come from the ginseng family it grows wild and comes from the mustard family. ~~~ Maca has been used for centuries by the South Americans in traditional foods and medicine. It's an adaptogen that can be taken in various forms, such as: powder, capsules or liquid. Maca contains various bioactive plant compounds called macamides and macaenes including glucosinolates and polyphenols, therefore accommodating in a variety of health benefits that consist of: ⢠High energy production ⢠Increased physical performance ⢠Known to boost libido ⢠Can have a positive impact on erectile dysfunction ⢠Helps to balance hormones ⢠Thyroid function in both men and women ⢠Helps with fertility as its ability is to balance hormones therefore aiding to achieve pregnancy (not recommended during pregnancy) ⢠Helping to nourish the body's endocrine system ⢠Helping to improve memory impairment ⢠Helping lower stress levels, improving mood ⢠Reducing blood pressure ⢠Helping to refresh sun damaged skin ⢠It can have a positive effect on menstrual and menopausal symptoms. ~~~ Maca root contains a good amount of fibre, amino acids, complex carbohydrates, high levels of vitamin C,Bš,B², B³ ,B12, minerals, calcium, iron and copper. ~~~ It's best to gradually build up on maca as it can potentially cause some symptoms to worsen, in other words not too much at once. . . . . #macaroot #macarootpowder #maca #holisticnutrition #healthtips #nutrition #holistichealth #holistichealing #ginseng #adaptogens #adaptogen #glucosinolates #polyphenols #libido #libidobooster #erectiledysfunction #hormonebalance #hormones #thyroid #fertility #endocrinesystem #moody #bloodpressure #menstruation #menopause #aminoacids #dietaryfibre #calcium #copper #vitaminb12 (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2U0_7DJIT9/?igshid=4ueiv5jbp25b
