COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Peru 

PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION:

* Teas
* Coffees
* Smoothies
* Making caramel
* Cookies, Cakes, Breads
* Yogurt
* Energy bars
* Can be used in mixtures of butter and nuts .
* Very good food supplement
* Commencer avec 2g/jour, allant jusqu'à un Maximum de 6g/jour 
  (1-3 fois/jour)/ Start with 2 g per day, up to a maximum of 6g per
  day (1-3 times / day)

  Preferably, do not mix with alcohol

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
   
* Ma = Grows in Mountains / Ca = fortifying food
* This plant grows in the Andes, at an altitude above 4000 meters 
  (From the sea level)
* The animal manure are essential to the development of the tuber. 
  The tuber can survive in extreme climatic conditions
* Resists to strong sun, to high temperature (day / night) and high
  winds and soil erosion
* Semi-desert conditions
* No side effects known (Except for people with high blood pressure)

BENEFITS:
   
* Increases libido and sexual performance
* Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
* Alleviates the symptoms of menopause
* Increases the immune system and the disease resistance
* Improves memory
* Reduces the stress
* Reduces the risk of stomach cancer (some studies have proved it)
* aids sleeping behavior (improved quality)
* Increases energy and endurance (stamina)
* Helps toning muscles
* Adaptogen
* Regulates testosterone (Helps the body adapt to stress)
* Helps fight osteoporosis
* Helps the proper functioning of the heart and kidneys
* Acts as a regulator on the thyroid gland
* Vitamin B1 helps the transformation of carbohydrates into energy 
  (Essential to the nervous system and muscle group)


Note: A negative contribution of Vitamin B1 can cause illness 
"Beriberi" (B1 deficiency)

Helps eliminate the "purine" acids (Who is toxic to the nervous 
system)

* Formed from the energy released by the muscles

MAN:

Improves vitality, desire and sexual performance

WOMAN:

Contravenes infertility
 
Regulates menstrual dysfunction and menopausal problems

NUTRITIONAL VALUES:

Dried Maca root has a higher nutritional value than maize, rice and wheat

Rich:

* Fibers
* Amino acids
* Vitamins B and C (especially vitamin B1 = Thiamin)
* Vitamin A, B1, B2, B4, B12, C, D, E
* Minerals (31 different minerals are found in Maca)
* Proteins
* Carbohydrates

THE MACA AND MENOPAUSE :

* It stimulates the body's glands to produce hormones needed for body
  (Eliminates hot flashes, reduces depression and increases energy)
* The consumption of Maca is recommended during "pre-menopause" to all
  eviate the symptoms
* This is a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
* For pre-menopause, a consumption between 2-3g for 1-2 times per day
  is recommended (The effects are felt in about 10 days)
* Regarding "Post-Menopause", we recommend a minor consumption of Maca
* It helps to slow aging and keep the skin younger
* With its richness in minerals, the Maca strengthens  the bones
* It will have a preventive effect against the "vaginal dryness"

THE STUDIES:

Some studies have demonstrated that (1) year of consumption of Maca 
increase the calcification of the spine  (Contains about 0.5 grams per 
100 grams of calcium)

*  The milk contains13g/100g of calcium