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Description
Also called "Peruvian Ginseng," Maca is a hardy root plant grown in the Andean mountain plateaus of Peru where no other crops will survive. Naturally rich in amino acids, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals, Maca has been used by native Peruvians for thousands of years to increase energy and stamina and treat numerous sexual dysfunctions ranging from infertility to impotence.
Today, scientists have discovered that the secret behind Maca's effectiveness is its ability to regulate, support and balance the hormonal systems of both women and men for optimal function.
Maca is unique because it addresses the underlying root cause of hormone imbalance by treating the actual hormonal system itself, rather than introducing foreign animal, plant or synthetic hormones into the body. Best of all, Maca's benefits apply to both women and men and the benefits increase over time.
So what are you waiting for? Increase vital energy, balance hormones safely and enhance sexual function today with MacaSure, a premium brand of certified organic geletanized root extract. Featuring enhanced potency and absorption, MacaSure is the same form of geletanized Maca used in published human clinical trials.
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Directions
MacaSure can be taken before, with or after meals; it doesn't really matter. As a general rule of thumb, take 1,500mg-10,000mg daily, best split into 2-3 servings. MacaSure is a natural whole food so realistically, taking less than 1,500 mg. daily may not be very effective.
If you find you aren't getting the results you want, try increasing your dosage. With MacaSure, more is often better and it is proven to be safe at any dosage level.
Additional Information
Maca As Adaptogen:
Also commonly called "Peruvian Ginseng," Maca is a powerful adaptogen, which by definition is a substance (food or nutritive herb), which brings the body to a heightened state of resistance to disease through physiological and emotional health.
Plants known as "adaptogens" are known to: raise the non-specific resistance to disease, be capable of normalizing functions in the body even in disease states, be non-toxic and harmless to any organ of the body, and be safe for ingestion for long periods as a nutritive for preventative purposes.
As an adaptogen, Maca can help balance, strengthen and support any area of the body under compromise due to stress. Stress, either mental or physical, affects the hypothalamus, causing the adrenal glands to increase the production of cortisol (the stress hormone). As we were not designed to function under long-term stress, continued high levels of cortisol have a detrimental effect upon our health.
Cortisol has a negative effect on numerous areas in the body including digestion, glucose and fat metabolism (causing weight gain), sleep (interferes with deep sleep known as REM sleep) and memory. Stress is known to have a negative effect on sexual function, libido, frigidity, fertility, sperm count and mobility, symptoms of menopause, andropause, PMS, etc.
When it comes to dealing with stress effectively, proper functioning of the adrenal glands is paramount. The adrenals are among the most beleaguered glands in the endocrine system, as they must endure the brunt of our emotional health on a daily basis.
It's critical that the adrenals remain vital and healthy as they are great providers of many hormones and as they're heavily relied upon during menopause and times of stress. As an adaptogen, Maca effectively tones and strengthens the adrenal glands and thus the entire body, giving us the ability to resist disease and to effectively combat stress.
Rebuilding exhausted adrenal glands will take time according to the degree of exhaustion of the adrenals. In most cases, noticeable increases in energy occur within a few weeks. Maca is also recommended by doctors to increase energy and vigor in the elderly.
Other adaptogenic benefits include increased energy, stamina, libido, sexual function, immune function, mental clarity and a sense of well-being.
Maca As Sexual Enhancer:
Maca's ability to help restore libido for men and women is probably what it is best known for. It is often described as an aphrodisiac for both sexes because of its beneficial effect on testosterone, progesterone and estrogen. Therefore, it facilitates balance to the hormonal changes of aging. In both sexes, it restores a healthy functional status in which they experience a more active libido.
While Maca is often compared to the drug Viagra, it actually works very differently in regards to its sexual effects. Viagra's effects are circulatory whereas Maca's effects are hormonal. As an energizer, Maca also helps to create more vigor for sexual activity.
The first known published human study on Maca's effect on libido and fertility in men was conducted in Peru and published in the Asian Journal of Andrology. Study data showed that Maca increased sexual desire (libido) by 180% and increased sperm count by 200%. Other benefits included increased sperm mobility, increased DHEA levels, decreased anxiety and stress, lower blood pressure and a general sense of well-being.
In the prestigious medical journal Urology (April 2000), scientists studied the effects of Maca on rats with erectile disorders and low testosterone levels. The Maca-fed group had an amazing 400% more copulation than the non Maca-fed group. Rodents with low testosterone levels demonstrated a significant increase in sexual activity, indicating a possibility that men with low testosterone or erectile dysfunction may experience improvement. In the studies, the more Maca extract fed to the animals, the greater their strength, libido and sexual function.
The fertility powers of Maca are highly prized by couples in the Peruvian highlands. Men and women who fail to conceive a child often eat Maca on a regular basis until conception occurs. It is the actions of alkaloids and isothiocyanate p-methyl benzyl that have been shown to increase fertility in humans.
Maca alkaloids act on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis and the adrenals. These areas of the body produce hormones as well as energizing substances like adrenaline. The end result is an increase in energy, vitality, and virility. There are numerous physicians' claims that Maca positively affects ovarian function in women, and sperm count and quality in men.
In studies with rats, females given either Maca powder, or alkaloids isolated from Maca root, showed significantly increased Graaf follicles and other favorable endometrium characteristics, which indicate a higher fertility level. Male rats had significantly higher sperm production and motility rates than in control groups. The effects were measurable within 72 hours of dosing the animals.
Maca As Hormonal Regulator:
The most exciting news about Maca is that it strengthens and balances the endocrine system of both sexes in the appropriate gender-specific manner. Its action focuses on the hypothalamus/pituitary axis, which in turn governs the intricate and very delicate hormonal (endocrine) system of the body.
Not only can the reproductive system be re-energized by Maca, but other important glands of the endocrine system also benefit from its use. Maca has a positive effect on the thyroid, parathyroid, the pancreas and the adrenal glands. Each gland in and of itself becomes balanced and stronger as it reaps the benefits of excellent glandular nutrition. With the supplemental aid of Maca, symptoms such as impotence, infertility, frigidity, PMS, and menopausal hot flashes can all be corrected in a safe, natural, and affordable way.
The human hormonal system is extremely vulnerable and easily offset. Judging from the widespread popularity of Viagra and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) treatments, it is apparent that this delicate system of ours is suffering like never before. Luckily Maca acts as an excellent counterbalance in the recovery of good hormonal health for both women and men.
Today, many health practitioners are prescribing Maca as an alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy. Using Maca is safe and effective way to alleviate symptoms of menopause (hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings and loss of libido) as well as a good method to help prevent osteoporosis.
Maca works differently on the body compared to estrogenic herbs (e.g. black cohosh) that are also used in treating symptoms of menopause. Instead of introducing weak phytoestrogens into the body, Maca regulates and balances the entire endocrine system, strengthening and toning the reproductive glands to promote a heightened sense of well-being and providing the body with higher levels of energy and vitality.
Recently have we begun to see that men have a menopause of their own, known as "andropause." Characterized by a decline in testosterone or the inability to use existing testosterone, some common symptoms associated with andropause include low sex drive, impotence, depression, irritability, fatigue, muscle loss and fat accumulation. Like their female counterparts, andropause sufferers can benefit greatly from the hormonal regulating effects of Maca.
The benefits of Maca seem to be for individuals of all ages. The herb supports hormonal functioning in older and younger adults, and athletes have been reporting increased energy and stamina in their workouts. Teenagers have also benefited from its effects on hormone balancing and acne. Maca is the natural answer for hormonal deficiencies!
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
