Sunfood Raw Organic Black Maca Powder, 4 oz.

Organic Black Maca Powder Maca root was a sacred crop of the Incas, with Black Maca being the most rare and valuable. Its dark pigments and adaptogenic compounds are known to improve hormone balance & libido in men and women, and may increase potency in men. Maca was cherished by Incan warriors for its power to increase energy, stamina and strength for battle. Today, athletes are enjoying the same benefits discovered centuries ago. Grown at a high elevation in its native habitat in the Peruvian Andes, our Black Maca Powder is simply made by grinding sun-dried roots into a fine powder. More benefits of Black Maca... Maca is a root vegetable and a member of the cruciferous family, closely related to cabbage, turnips, broccoli, and many other familiar greens like kale and arugula. Originating over 5,000 years ago in the Peruvian Andes, the Lepidium meyenii (maca) plant was used by ancient Incas to increase physical performance, fight aging, enhance libido and virility, balance hormones and moods, and more. The plant is dug out of the ground, dried, and crushed to form the powder we take as a daily superfood today. There are different types of Maca, associated with each of their colors: Red, Yellow, and Black are the most popular. Black Maca is the rarest and most valuable with the highest content levels of phytochemicals, trace minerals, and nutrients. Black Maca Nutrients The maca root (of any color) contains over 22 fatty acids, with a higher lipid content than any other root crop, giving the body healthy daily levels of linolenic, palmitic, and oleic acids to fight inflammation and support a healthy brain and heart. Black Maca contains all the essential and many non-essential amino acids and very high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Maca also contains potassium, selenium, zinc, copper, sodium, iron, bismuth, tin, silicone, manganese, vitamins B1, B2, C, and E, among many more trace minerals that contribute to a longer, healthier life. Reproductive, Endocrine, & Overall Health with Black Maca Suggested use: Add 1-2 tsp Black Maca Powder to smoothies or try in your favorite recipe! Ingredients: Organic raw black maca root