PERUVIAN MACA CONSIDERED VIAGRA NATURAL
(BENEFITS AND INDICATIONS OF THE MACA)
WHAT IS LA MACA ANDINA
Maca is a plant native to the Andes of Peru, where it is cultivated both for its nutritional qualities and for its reputation that its roots have properties that increase fertility and improve libido.
The Andean maca closely resembles a radish in shape, however, it is slightly larger in size. The root is three to six centimeters wide and 4.7 centimeters long.
It is cultivated at an altitude of 2700 to 4300 meters above sea level, and has been cultivated in the Peruvian Andes for almost 2,600 years.
Although indigenous populations have known it for centuries, maca is quite new in the Western world as a commercial supplement, but it is rapidly gaining popularity due to its amazing healing properties.
The health benefits of maca have been known since time immemorial, even before the arrival of the Spaniards in Peru. The Indians used maca not only as an aphrodisiac, but also as a potent herb to cure many diseases.
During the Spanish colonization of Peru, maca was used by the Incas to pay taxes.
There are four recognized types of maca root depending on the color of the root, which varies from cream yellow or light pink to dark violet or black.
BENEFITS OF THE PERUVIAN MACA:
- Increases and regulates the function of the endocrine system, the glands that produce the hormones necessary for essential bodily and metabolic functions such as fertility, sexual function, digestion, the brain and physiology of the nervous system, and energy levels. Hormones regulate many things, including mood, growth, sexual development and tissue function. Hormones also play a role in many diseases, such as cancer and depression.
- Increases strength and libido, endurance, sports performance and general sense of well-being. Maca helps our body adapt to stressful situations, increases the body's ability to defend itself against physical and mental weakening.
In order to achieve the best results it is advisable to consume between 1 and 3 tablespoons of maca powder per day. If you take it daily, it is best to free one day each week. You can consume it well alone with water or mixing it with vegetables, soups or broths. - Support the adrenal glands, maintaining the general health of the body in stress situations.
It has an analgesic effect thanks to the terpenoids and saponins that gives it the power to relieve pain and act as an expectorant and sedative. - Women have found that it helps relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause
- Men have used it to increase fertility and sexual function. For this reason he has earned the nickname "Viagra of nature."
Deeper dream - Improves memory and brain function
- Delays the aging process
- Invert vaginal dryness
Peruvians have always eaten cooked maca, but they have prepared it in different ways. Also fermented as beer. It can also be roasted, boiled and mixed with milk as a cereal, or mashed and dried like flour.
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AFRODISIAC, STIMULATING AND FOR FERTILITY PROPERTIES
It was used for these three purposes for centuries, the maca was considered "magic" and used in sacred rituals to obtain prosperity in the villages.
It is popularly known as "Peruvian viagra", it is used to treat sexual impotence, increase fertility, remedy the lack of libido (or sexual desire) and erectile dysfunction.
This is due to one of its main components, the macamide. It acts on the hypothalamus and the adrenal glands, so it regulates hormone levels and has an energetic effect. In turn, it increases blood flow in the pelvic area, stimulating sexual potency.
Not only that, current studies confirm that they increase fertility in both men and women, it improves sperm production and motility, even at high altitudes and also serves to prevent prostate hyperplasia.
PROPERTIES IN THE TREATMENT OF MENOPAUSE
Maca helps women who are in the period of climacterium and menopause for its mineralizing and revitalizing effects and produces an increase in libido. It is common to suffer less sexual desire for a lower production of estrogen naturally (because the body is already unable to conceive life).
Also their natural phytosteroids help to treat hot flashes, hot flashes and other symptoms. Finally, it helps to avoid osteoporosis when consuming it in soups or stews.
ENERGY PROPERTIES
The maca is nutritious and energetic, offering in turn substances that regulate and stimulate the organism. It transports more oxygen to the body and avoids low pressure, which in turn can prevent anemia and strengthen the body.
It also has iodine, another energetic element, which serves to regulate the functioning of the thyroid gland; and zinc, which helps the immune system.
It is an ideal complement for fatigue, memory loss, fatigue, stress and convalescence. It is an unbeatable sports supplement, because it improves physical endurance
STIMULATING PROPERTIES FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Thanks to alkaloids, maca stimulates defensive or phagocytic cells, avoiding tumors or cancer. But it also helps prevent colds or the spread of any disease that is related to a drop in the immune system due to stress, nerves or anguish (such as some viruses or herpes)
ANTIDEPRESSIVE PROPERTIES
Consumed as a supplement, maca avoids the lack of libido due to anxiolytic or antidepressant medication. Improves memory and learning, because the brain is more "awake." All those who consume sleeping pills or depression can ingest maca to avoid side effects, always with the supervision of their doctor
ANTICANCERGINE PROPERTIES
This is because the maca belongs to the same family as the crucifers, such as broccoli, arugula, cabbage, mustard or cabbage. All are known for their anticancer properties due to a component called glucosinate, which gives it its characteristic spicy flavor.
It has an antioxidant function to keep the organism healthy. In turn, another nutrient serves to eliminate naturally damaged cells or those affected by a tumor. It is antidegenerative and antimutagenic.
PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES FOR SKIN
The maca also takes care of the health of the skin. It is consumed and cultivated in high altitude areas in the Andean highlands of Peru, that is, in places where ultraviolet radiation is very high and does not have spaces to shelter from the sun.
The natives and the visitors that consume this root during their trips by the mountain will be more taken care of of the UV rays. Maca causes the thickness of the epidermis to increase (microscopically, of course) and serves to protect from the sun as if using a factor 30. Maca extract can be placed in creams or cosmetics to elevate the effects.
VARIETIES AND DOSES OF MACA
The maca can be obtained in three "presentations":
• Red (or "Puka" by the natives), is the one that offers the greatest antioxidant and anticancer potential.
• Purple-red (miraculous maca among residents), with high amounts of anthocyanins, being an antioxidant inmejorabl.
• Black (or "yana"), with stimulating effects for the brain and aphrodisiac properties.
As for its doses, it is worth mentioning that maca is a natural food or supplement, which can be consumed over a long period without suffering any collateral or harmful effects. However, it is advisable to ingest a certain amount according to the form:
• Capsules: between 1.5 and 3 grams per day mixed with juices
• Gelatin: between 1.5 and 3 grams daily
• Dry whole root: no more than 25 grams each day, for cooked foods (such as stews or soups)
• Creams: you can get some external products with maca, without stipulated dose
• Powder: to be consumed in cheeses, yogurts or juices. One teaspoon per day at breakfast.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
As long as it is not abused, as it will be with any other food, maca is a staple food in Peru and there are no known severe contraindications. However, from time to time some people experience adverse effects when they start taking maca, and these symptoms may actually be symptoms of detoxification. If this happens, you may feel bad, but it usually lasts a few days.
In Norway, maca is considered a medicine and can not be used without a prescription.
Known for providing energy, one of the possible side effects is insomnia. This would be avoided by not consuming it in the afternoon or evening.
Due also to its fiber content (8.5%), maca has some influence on the digestive system. When consumed in excess, the fiber accelerates the rhythm of digestion which leads to gas and sometimes diarrhea, which could cause dehydration.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, maca supplements may not be recommended because they may contain some ingredient or contaminant that may affect the baby and the mother in a negative way. If you decide to consume do it always under the supervision of a qualified doctor.
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-https://mejorconsalud.com/propiedades-curativas-de-la-maca/
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