Maca is a nutritionally-dense and natural plant that contains high amounts of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and all the essential amino acids. Maca closely resembles radishes, and is a root incredibly rich in vitamins B1, B2, B12, C and E, as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorous, zinc, magnesium and iron, and provides a substantial amount of energy. The plant is found in the mountainous regions of Peru, and has been used by Peruvians for centuries for energy, mood support and sexual stamina.

Due to an over-abundance of environmental estrogens, many people’s hormones are out of balance. Maca helps balance hormones, and also stimulates and nourishes the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, the main glands in the human body. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands play a crucial role in regulating the other glands in the body, so when they are in balance they work to balance the adrenal, thyroid, pancreas, ovarian and testicular glands.

Hormones regulate many internal aspects that have outward effects such as mood, growth, mental activity, sexual development, and tissue function. Hormones also play a role in combating many diseases like cancer and depression, and when they are found to be out of balance there is an increased risk of experiencing disease. The benefit of maca in this regard is its function as an adaptogen, which means that it responds to various individual bodily needs. If you’re producing too much of any particular hormone, maca will regulate the production downward. But, similarly, if you’re producing too little, maca will regulate the production upward.

Maca has been shown in many studies to have substantial benefits for all kinds of hormonal problems, including PMS, menopause, and hot flashes. Maca is also a very popular supplement for individuals seeking improved libido and sexual function, particularly in men.