Maca Powder/ Extract

Heavily promoted as an effective solution for improving desire in both men and women, maca powder may also enhance fertility.

Some studies suggest maca may relieve menopausal symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats and poor sleep.

Research to date is limited, but of the studies that have been done, one small trial in 2015 also reported improvements in blood pressure and depression when consuming maca powder over a period of just 12 weeks. Further studies support these findings, with improvements reported in anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction.

Studies suggest maca may lift mood and improve quality of life scores.

Maca may help increase exercise performance, especially in endurance athletes, such as those who partake in swimming and cycling.

Native Peruvians are said to use maca to improve their children’s learning in school. Animal studies also support its ability to improve brain function and memory in the elderly.