Maca Fact Sheet
MACA, an ancient root is Peruvian, than for his nutritionals and energetic values had great importance in the Incas' nutrition. She is considered a powerful physical, mental and sexual vitamin, Aminoacids source, Vitamins B1, B2, B12, C, E, caroteno and another minerals.Combat the stress efficiently.
The Maca has the following attributes: Nourish, invigorate, fertilize and cure. Also you present attributes Aphrodisiac and stimulants, therapeutic properties in respiratory evils due to his assimilation of the essential amino acids. His contribution in the rheumatic and hypertension problems is very important . Due to his conservation in essential amino acids, improve the problems derived of sterility, frigidity and sexual impotence. His excellent results to reactivate the metabolic cell process, as well as for achieving the recuperation and the organism's revitalization have been checked and strengthen the psychic performance capability.
FDA STATEMENTS
Maca is an herb and thus is a permissible dietary ingredient for a dietary supplement, as listed in the Definition of Certain Foods as Dietary Supplements, in Section 3 of DSHEA (1994). Maca is not a new ingredient (having been imported into the U.S. since 1994) so no DSHEA Section 8 filing on reasonable safety is required. We have seen reports that weigth lifters and body builders have turned to Maca as a natural alternative to anabolic steroids, which are banned by the FDA.
Safety Statement:
Based on historical used and common use as food, Maca appears to be safe. Due the fact that this herb has not been reviewed by the APHA Botanical Safety Handbook. Maca would be considered to be a class 4 herb: "Herbs for which insufficient data data are available for classification"
Structure / Function Statements Permitted under Section 6 of DSHEA
Increases energy, stamina, and mental clarity.
Supports the thyroid.
Supports normal sexual function.
Promotes hormone balance.
Maca Composition x 100 gr.
Protein |
16.1 % |
Fibers |
6.5 % |
Calcium |
475.2 mg. |
Phosphorate |
16.30 mg. |
Iron |
31.65 mg. |
Vitamin C |
43.00 mg. |
Vitamin B1 |
1.20 mg. |
Vitamin B2 |
0.50 mg. |
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