This post talks about the benefits of a special ingredient that has been used in traditional medicine for its purported fertility benefits. Let’s see how to use maca root powder for fertility:
What is Maca Root Powder?
Maca, also called Peruvian ginseng, is a plant native to South America. It is a tuberous vegetable much like a potato that grows in the high altitudes of the Andes mountains in Peru.
It is dried and ground to powder making it available as maca root powder which is consumed as a dietary supplement.
Benefits of Maca Root Powder for Fertility
Maca root powder is beneficial for both female and male fertility. Below are some of the benefits of maca root powder for fertility:
- Nutritional Profile: Maca root powder is praised as a superfood because of its nutrient content. It contains potassium, calcium, phosphorous, zinc, magnesium, iron, copper and B-vitamins. Maca also has over 20 amino acids, of which 8 are essential amino acids. All these nutrients are necessary for overall health and fertility.
- Hormone Balancer: For women, maca helps balance estrogen and progesterone, hormones necessary for a healthy reproductive system. Estrogen is the hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle while progesterone is the hormone that supports pregnancy.
- Boosts Libido: Known as Nature’s Viagra, maca has a reputation as a fertility enhancer, improving libido and sexual function in me.
- Improves Sperm Health: Consuming maca helps increase sperm production, mobility and volume. It also prevents erectile dysfunction.
- Increases Sex Drive: Maca also increases sex drive and stamina in both females and males. It acts as a natural aphrodisiac.
Studies that Show that Maca Root is Useful for Fertility
You can check out the links below that show that maca root is beneficial for boosting fertility:
- Peruvian Maca and Possible Impact on Fertility
- Ethnobiology and Ethnopharmacology of Lepidium meyenii (Maca), a Plant from the Peruvian Highlands : go to – Maca on Sexual Function
How to Use Maca Root Powder for Fertility
It’s beneficial to take maca powder for both men and women experiencing hormonal issues.
If you are over 35 years of age, if you have just come off birth control or if you are experiencing infertility for your second pregnancy, it is good to use maca to help correct your hormones.
Of course, please first consult your doctor to find out if its safe for you or if maca can be used side by side with conventional medicine.
Maca root powder is a supplement that can be consumed in powder form or taken as capsules. If you have the powder, then it’s best to add it in smoothies since it’s nutty flavor may be masked easier.
You can add one to two teaspoons of maca powder to your smoothies, hot chocolate or baked goods.
- Maca Breakfast Smoothie Recipe: Blend together 1 cup of almond milk/any type of milk, 1 ripe banana, 1 teaspoon maca root powder, 1-2 teaspoons cocoa powder and about 1-3 tsp raw honey as a sweetener. Pour into a glass and enjoy.
- Capsules: It is generally recommended to take 1000-3000mg of maca root powder for fertility. You can consume one 1000mg capsule twice a day after food, or a directed by your healthcare professional.
How Much Maca Root Should I Take for Fertility?
Women are advised to look for red maca powder for fertility issues, while it is recommended for men to take black maca root powder to solve fertility issues.
The recommended dosage of maca root powder is 500mg to 3000 mg per day. For fertility, the maca root dose is 1000 to 3000 mg per day. Maca should be taken every day to see results. You can take it for 2 to 6 weeks.
If you have the powder, most people take 1 teaspoon or 3.1 grams of maca root powder. You can add it to your smoothies, coffee, milk, etc.
Please CONSULT your doctor before taking maca root powder.
Where to Get Maca Powder
Make sure you buy 100% pure organic maca root powder. There are three types of maca powder, the regular maca powder, red maca powder and black maca root powder.
How to Store Maca Root Powder
The shelf life of maca is 3 years, starting from the date it has been made into powder form.
You should store it in an airtight jar, and keep it in a cool dry place. If you keep it undisturbed without using it, it will go stale and you might find bugs inside! Ensure to use it up while it is fresh to prevent it from going bad and attracting bugs.
If you are in a place with a humid climate, you can store it in the refrigerator.
Take Care
Please consult with your doctor before taking maca root powder as a supplement for fertility. Since maca contains significant amounts of iodine, people with Hashimoto’s or thyroid growth problems should avoid it.
Remember, maca root powder is an addition to your fertility journey. You must also be eating a balanced nutrient-rich diet, avoiding alcohol, excess sugar and junk foods as well as keeping fit to see an improvement in fertility.
Avoid maca root powder during pregnancy and lactation as there is no clear data that shows that it is safe to use during this time.
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