Maca Aphrodisiac

The human drive to have sex and reproduce is hardwired into our very bodies. Unfortunately, factors such as age and physical condition can render some people unable or unwilling to engage in any sexual activities. A multibillion dollar industry has been built around addressing this very need. The internet is saturated with countless ads and websites promising enhanced sexual desire, performance, or fertility. Unfortunately, most of these products are outright fakes, with the best of them containing nothing more than multivitamins or placebos, while the worst of them contain chemical compounds or ingredients that could be potentially harmful your health.

The good news is that there is a completely safe and all natural food that will get you willing and able to enjoy good sex. It is taken from the root of the plant lepidium peruvianum, and is more commonly known as maca. Maca has been in use as an aphrodisiac for millennia, dating as far back as the glory days of Incan civilization in South America. It was so prized for its potency that its use was reserved only for the members of the royal court. After the Spanish conquistadores colonized the Andes, the maca root was among the many exotic items that were exported to Spain. Even there, its aphrodisiac qualities were recognized, but were once again reserved only for the use of the elite. Eventually, all Western knowledge of the benefits of maca died with these few persons. Thankfully, maca and its special properties were rediscovered in the late 20th century by teams of German and American scientists scouring lush the vegetation of South America for exactly such herbal and natural wonders.
While many foods have been marketed as aphrodisiacs over the years, few have the same solid scientific backing that Maca has. Maca works its wonders on the endocrine system, the part of our body responsible for the regulation of several of the body’s most important functions. The endocrine system is made up of several important glands, such as the adrenal glands, thyroid, thymus, and the testes of men and the ovaries of women. The hormones secreted by these glands are in charge of many aspects of our health and development. The adrenaline released by the adrenal gland helps regulate the body’s energy levels. Human growth hormone from the hypothalamus affects how our muscle and bone mass develop. Testosterone influences a person’s aggressiveness and sex drive, as well as other physical characteristics, such as voice pitch and the amount of body hair. Maca does not affect the actual levels of these hormones in our bodies. They simply make the endocrine system more efficient, helping the body make better use of the available levels of hormones.

Scientific experiments have shown that people who eat maca experience an increase not only in sexual desire, but also in fertility. Recent research has shown that men who were fed a diet of maca enriched foods experienced greater semen quality and quantity, resulting in higher sperm counts, with the sperm cells having greater motility than before. Men have also reported that maca helps reduce episodes of erectile dysfunction and aids them in achieving better sexual performance. Women who consume maca also experience an increase in libido and fertility, and have enjoyed the added benefit of relief from the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause.

The health benefits of maca go beyond their aphrodisiac properties. Our body’s hormones don’t just handle physical development and reproductive health, they also control our moods. Adding maca to your diet will help your body and mind cope with stress better, and dispel any feelings of depression and anxiety. Even a person’s energy levels receive a positive boost from maca, which helps make people better equipped to face whatever challenges await them in their daily lives. Maca powder contains 60 essential phytonutrients, making it one of the most nutrient rich natural foods available. It is a good source of protein, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, calcium, fructose, iron, magnesium, and vitamins B1, B2, and C. Scientists have classified maca as an ‘adaptogen, meaning that it is a substance that helps raise the human body’s resistance and adaptability to stress and the environment. In fact, it is maca’s high nutritional value and special properties that are credited with helping the indigenous people of the Andes live and thrive in the oxygen-thin high altitudes in which they live.

Hidalgo Foods offers only the highest quality maca powder which comes directly from their original source: the altiplano in the Andes Mountains. Our maca powder is made from the crushed and ground roots of the maca plant. They can be sprinkled on meals or added to beverages, or even mixed with flour for use in baking extra healthy breads. The plants are cultivated and harvested the same way they’ve been for millennia: all natural, without the use of any herbicides, pesticides, or GMOs.

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