17 Feb Maca root

Maca root

is from a plant that grows in central Peru in the high plateaus of the Andes Mountains.

Maca is used for anemia; chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); and enhancing energy, stamina, athletic performance, memory, and fertility. Women use maca for female hormone imbalance, menstrual problems, and symptoms of menopause. Maca is also used for weak bones (osteoporosis), depression, stomach cancer, leukemia, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, erectile dysfunction (ED), to arouse sexual desire, and to boost the immune system. Source WebMD Read more

It can be picked up from health food stores and is starting to pop up more in organic stores as well.

I use it in powder form in smoothies and am incorporating it into a new variant of the Protein Bite range which will be released next month.

Little is known about the safety and side effects of short-term or long-term use of maca. Therefore it’s best to err on the side of caution when taking medications, especially if pregnant