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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Maca - Regulate Hormones and used for Fertility



Few of Maca's benefits:

  • Supports hormonal balance
  • Increases energy, stamina, and metal clarity
  • Supports the thyroid
  • Supports normal sexual function
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root type vegetable from Andes of Peru. Maca is able to stand very harsh weathers. Maca contains about 31 different minerals and 60 different phytonutrients. Maca has the ability to affect key hormones in both women and men without containing hormones itself. Scientist have researched and confirmed that Maca increases fertility since 1961 in both males and females.

Maca is an adaptogenic property, which means it helps to strengthen the body so it is able to better resist disease and stress, support the adrenal glands and balance the body's functions. In order for an herb to be considered an adaptogen it must be non-toxic or harmless to any organ of the body and must be able to be ingested for long periods of time safely.

In women, maca helps the body to promote balanced estrogen and progesterone levels. Estrogen or progesterone levels that are high or low at the wrong time can keep a woman from becoming pregnant or keep her from carrying to term. Excess estrogen levels can cause progesterone levels to become too low, this is known as estrogen dominance. Taking Maca may help to balance the estrogen to progesterone ratio which is essential to achieving and carrying a healthy pregnancy.

Too much estrogen in men may cause erectile dysfunction, lack of libido, low sperm count, and lowered production of seminal fluid. Studies have shown that men who use Maca may experience an increased libido and an increase in sperm health.

When purchasing Maca you want to make sure the product you are using has only Maca root in it, not leaves or stem. Maca is available in powder, capsules or tincture. It is also available in varying strengths.
Maca powder can be added to juice, smoothies, yogurt or baked goods. It has a nice malty flavor which goes well with foods. I like to add it to all of my smoothies.
General suggested usage is 500-3000 mg a day. To obtain desired results, Maca needs to be taken regularly. It can be taken in one dose or throughout the day.
A small number of women experienced stomach upset when consuming plain maca root (not gelatinized). Additionally, some women experience spotting or a change in their menstrual cycle when they first begin using Maca. This is normal and a sign that the body is beginning to balance the hormonal system.
10 Reasons why Maca is beneficial to fertility Health
  1. Nourishing to the endocrine system
  2. Hormonal balance
  3. Libido and vitality, including sexual function (supporting erectile dysfunction and cervical mucus production)
  4. Energy and stamina
  5. Follicle health
  6. Egg health
  7. Sperm quality, sperm count per ejaculation and healthy sperm motility
  8. Immune health and stress response
  9. Menstrual cycle and endometrium health
  10. Thyroid health






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