Sunfood Black Maca Powder Organic-4 oz

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Maca root was a sacred crop of the Incas, with Black Maca being the most rare and valuable.

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.

Where does Sunfood’s Black Maca Powder come from?

Maca was discovered thousands of years ago in Peru, South America when Incan farmers noticed that after grazing on the root vegetable, sheep would become healthier, happier, hardier, and more virile. There is archeological evidence that ancient Inca warriors in South America used Maca for enhanced stamina in battle. Peruvian women also took the root vegetable as a powdered herb to assist with PMS and menopause, increase their libido and estrogen levels, and even enhance fertility.

Maca is still grown by the Quechua people of the Peruvian Andes at altitudes over 14,000 feet above sea level. In fact, Maca is the highest-altitude crop grown on the Earth today. Because it is natively grown at high altitudes, Sunfood Black Maca Powder is an ideal superfood for those living in high altitudes, cold climates, or with active physical lifestyles, though anyone will benefit from adding maca to their diet.

Why Black Maca?

While all maca resembles a turnip, there are primarily three different colors of maca: Red, Yellow/White, and Black. The three macas are all from the same species but may contain differences in composition.

Black Maca is sometimes considered "men's maca" as it seems to be the strongest for male related benefits. In one study at the Peruvian University in 2009, Black Maca was found to be the best version for increasing sperm production, volume, and mobility, as well as the best maca for increasing libido and testosterone in men. As recent as 2013, one study reported that Black Maca has a positive effect on the formation of sperm cells as well. Men wishing to increase their fertility are most likely to benefit from Sunfood Black Maca Powder. However, both genders will benefit in an increase in libido, extra stamina and strength, improved memory, concentration, and focus, decreased brain fog, inflammation, and mood swings, as well as enhanced bone strength and density.