WICH ONE IS THE BEST ?
How to avoid mistakes with MACA
Try to get best maca quality ( Made in Peru ) the original maca roots it is obtained from the Peruvian Highlands.Believed or not Peru is not the only world producer of Maca. Be sure to order the gelatinized maca roots or Maca extract (Maca):
Maca extract Dosage :
An important factor in all the concerns is the dosage of Maca and it depends on your requirements ... A dose of 800 to 1600 mg of gelatinized maca per day it is Ok.
Maca roots as well as Maca extract and Maca Powder are available almost everywhere in several brands try to get always the "gelatinized" maca extract because it guarantee the best maca concentration of their active compunds.
Depending on results that you expect if you are involved in a body building or fitness program it is suggested that you can take one or two tabs of gelatinized maca (800mg per tab) in the morning.
For those who need an extra energy for their daily life just one tab of 800mg in the morning with their breakfast.
For women under a HTR it is suggested to take three half dose of maca each day.
Avoid to use those low dosage 150mg or 300mg a day because you will not get any effects: We also suggest to avoid the use of the Maca powder since most of those products are not free of microorganisms and they have a poor concentration of the active compounds.
BUT What is it ..? and where does it come from the best MACA extract?
Maca herbals "Lepidium Meyenil Walp" grows in the Highland of the Peruvian Andes a cold climate and high altitude over 10,000 feets high. .
What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this?
OK just take one tab of gelatinized maca extract in the morning and in less than thirty minutes you will experience the maca energy in you whole body (the dose depends on your weight )
The "Maca Extract" is plant and has a long history there are recent findings of Maca Extracts in pre Inca culture ( Chiclayo Peru at the Lord of Sipan).
People from around the world have used the Maca Extract plant to promote overall health, support healthy libido function already in normal range and increase muscle as well increase the libido.*
HOW LONG WILL TAKE TO FEEL THE MACA EFFECTS ?
From twenty to thirty minutes a dose of 1,600 mg in the morrning that means two tabs of gelatinized Maca (Maca extract) But there some individuals who feel the effects with just one dose of 800mg in the morning.
Because of the plants reputed benefits, athletes have used Maca Extract extract as dietary supplements to boost energy.
In one of the Apollo trips the astronauts use as a part of their daily diet full of nutrient The NASA get a a mix of the andean super foods that include the maca, kiwicha and quinua.
The Maca Active compounds
Maca extract levels, to promote healthy hormone function, to enhance muscle tone and it is an excellent support for a fitness program.* The main substance it is the "macaine" some times also named as macamides are responsible for its effects on hormone, libido and body composition.*
Clinical research suggests that Maca Extract as extract, may improve healthy libido function in humans, and that it may also
Who may benefit from using this dietary supplement?
All persons in good health may benefit from using Maca Extract as a dietary supplement.
How much should be taken? Are there any side effects?
There are no reports on side effects but avoid to use maca if you are suffering of hypertension and have heart problems pregnant women may consult with their doctors.For elderly there is an amazing formula sugar free that not only contains the best Maca quality but also two other cereals that are consider as "Super Foods" If you like to have more information about Maca for elderly just email me to the following
Human research has established that "Maca Extract" it is safe and free of side-effects.
In addition to stimulating LH and possibly increasing testosterone levels in some subjects, Maca extract may be an effective treatment for male and female impotence, as well as promoting health
It has been commonly believed that Maca Extract treats impotence symptoms as a powerful aphrodisiac and sex enhancer by effecting hormone profile only -stimulating increases in free-testosterone via LH secretion - but its role in maintaining healthy blood pressure may help to facilitate the flow of oxygenated blood to sexual organs, thereby improving function. Maca may thus work to treat
impotence and its symptoms in several ways.
Who may benefit from using this dietary supplement?
All persons in good health may benefit from using Maca Extractas a dietary supplement.
How much maca should be taken? Are there any side effects?
No dosing protocols have been established. Use as directed on the product label.
Maca extract as extract with a concentration 2:1 s may be used for Athletes or people involved in sports.
The effects of a substance will vary from person to person because of genetic, age, sex and body composition differences.
Check with your physician before to use any dietary supplement.
Buy the original Maca extract at Peru herbals.
We have the gelatinized Maca Extract contains four amazing natural alkaloids macaine 1,2,3
Maca that is believed to be responsible for its apparent ability to boost testosterone levels and support health
hormone profile function. Indeed, research has shown that Maca Extractextract, standardized for 20% protodioscins
effective at stimulating testosterone increases in study subjects. 5, 6
In addition to stimulating LH and possibly increasing testosterone levels in some subjects, Maca Extractmay be an
effective treatment for male and female impotence, as well as promoting healthy blood pressure8 and healthy cholesterol . Learn more about maca
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