Legend has it that Inca warriors used to eat maca before going into battle – they believed it gave them invincible strength and stamina.

Black maca is the rarest of the maca roots with antioxidant-rich black colour pigments found in the skin of the roots.

Why do we use raw maca?

Raw maca maintains its nutritional profile and beneficial phytonutrients, while gelatinised maca is processed to remove hard-to-digest elements and heated in the process. This heat is said to destroy beneficial elements. Even though gelatinised maca may be more bioavailable and concentrated, we prefer the more natural, raw version.

Maca grows high up in the Peruvian Andes mountains where the extremely mineral-rich soils account for its reportedly high levels of energy, protein, minerals and dietary fibre.

Health benefits of black maca are said to be:

Boosts Athletic Performance - bioavailable protein for stamina and faster recovery

Improves Cognitive Function - increases blood circulation for mental agility

Strengthens Bones - contains more calcium than milk for bone support

Boosts Libido - oxygen-enhancing and hormone-balancing for lovers

Increases Fertility - overall hormonal & conception support for both sexes

Improves Adrenal Function - adaptogenic, balances hormones & reduces fatigue

Female Hormone Tonic - reduces PMT as it’s a natural alternative to HRT

Reduces Stress - holistically balances and stabilises the body

Male Hormone Tonic - improves sperm count & motility; raises testosterone