- A Peruvian root, Lepidium meyenii, used in traditional medicine systems
- Helps to support emotional aspects of sexual health
- Helps to support healthy mood balance during menopause
- Socially and ecologically responsible harvesting
Maca (Lepidium meyenii), a plant native to Peru, is a cruciferous, mineral-rich plant whose roots are eaten as a vegetable by the indigenous peoples. Maca balances the effects of major steroid hormones allowing it to assist in the maintenance of sexual function in aging men and women, and can be helpful in normalizing mood related menopausal symptoms in women.
AOR Advantage
AOR’s Maca is grown in an environment free of pesticides and fertilizers. The harvesting process is socially as well as ecologically responsible: the root is purchased directly from traditional cattle herders in the Andes. The decision-making process on land use is communitarian/consensus-based, with the communal council having final say on crop planting and harvesting. This allows these communities to retain aspects of their traditional culture while integrating to a necessary degree into the prevailing cash economy.
Take two capsules daily with or without food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have high blood pressure, are taking blood thinners or antidepressants, suffer from any psychological disorder or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond three months, or beyond six weeks for menopausal and postmenopausal women.