Maca Supplements - Mother Nature's Viagra

Maca, which is native of Bolivia and Peru, is a herbaceous plant, the bottom of which is shaped like a radish. For all intents and purposes, it is a vegetable although in some quarters, it is called a herb.  

Although it is not a member of the ginseng family, it has been known as Peruvian ginseng because it is known to increase stamina, libido and energy.

The fleshy hypocotyl (part of the seedling) of maca can be red, black, gold/cream, and green. The cream variety, known for their sweetness and size, are the most grown variety in Peru.

Black roots, which are sweet and slightly bitter in taste, are known to produce the most energy.

The variety with red roots has also become popular as it has been found out to reduce prostate size in rats. This could be of benefit to men who have enlarged prostates.

According to folklore, maca roots were used by ancient Inca warriors to make them physically strong during battles. However, to protect conquered women, it later became a prohibited herb as it was believed to increase libido. Thus, even during ancient times, it had already gained a reputation for boosting strength, fertility and libido.

From a scientific viewpoint, maca improves sex drive by nourishing the pituitary gland - the master gland that secretes hormones. Accordingly, It has become much more popular as many people have found out that it really increases sexual function and energy. One study supported this claim, showing positive effects on men’s sexual desire after eight weeks of treatment.

It also shows that a four-month treatment with maca tablets has effects on semen quality. The study suggested that the treatment increases sperm count, seminal volume and sperm motility.

For post menopausal women, some studies show that this herb reduces anxiety, depression and the severity of hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

No major side effects of maca roots have been publicized but there has been anecdotal evidence to suggest that taking too much of it can cause stomach upset, insomnia and rapid heart beat.

A number of experts have turned their attention to the roots’ properties as they try to find out more about its benefits and side effects.

From, Peru to the U.S., Japan, and Europe, the herb is fast becoming a "Natural Viagra".

An in-depth study of the herb lead by Dr. Qun Yi Zheng shows that this root contains 60 percent protein, 10 percent carbohydrate,  fatty acids, and two novel compounds called macamides and macaenes. These compounds are believed to be the sex boosters.

Other than its sex enhancement properties, maca is a food in Peru. Peruvians put maca extracts in cookies, chips, cakes and blender drinks. Some people even use the powdered form for cooking.

Now, you can enjoy the health benefits of this herb my taking maca supplements in powder, capsule or liquid form.

Maca supplements are quite reasonably priced too and should be well worth the investment seeing that it could do your sex life a world of good.

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