Organic Red Maca Powder
Maca is one of the most well know and popular ‘adaptogens’, it is believed these herbs can adapt to your bodies physiology to help you deal with external stressors. Red maca powder could be very beneficial for boosting mood and energy levels, and red maca is thought to be particularly helpful for balancing female hormones.
Ingredients: 100% red Maca root
Country of Origin: Peru
Botanical Name: Lepidium Peruvianum – Other Names: Peruvian Ginseng
Red maca powder boasts many beneficial nutrients including vitamins B1, B2, C and E and contains a wealth of minerals including calcium, copper, iron and zinc. Not only this but red maca also contains over 2o amino acids including all 8 essential amino acids, alkaloids, plant sterols and the beneficial plant compounds glucosinolates and polyphenols.
Red maca powder, part of the Brassicaceae family, grows widely in the Peruvian Andes at various altitudes between 4,000 and 4,500 meters above sea level. Like yellow and back maca, the red maca plant has been used medicinally for about 2,000 years by the Incans. Red maca root has a distinguishable red/pink pigment in its skin, hence it’s name, but the inside of the maca root is a yellow/beige colour the same as yellow and black maca.
We also stock red and gelatinised maca. Explore our superfoods range.
Approved health benefits of red maca powder*
Fertility and reproduction.
Energy-yielding metabolism.
Healthy vision.
Improvement of skin health.
Macronutrient metabolism.
Maintenance of bones.
Maintenance of normal hair & nails.
Nervous system support.
Normal DNA synthesis.
Normal muscle function.
Process of cell division.
Protein synthesis.
Acid-base & carbohydrate metabolism.
Formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
Immune system support.
Iron transport in the body.
Maintenance of connective tissues.
Maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Metabolism of vitamin A & fatty acids.
Normal cognitive function.
Normal hair & skin pigmentation.
Oxygen transport in the body.
Protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
* These approved health benefits are based on the detailed nutritional composition of the product we supply. These health benefits may not be applicable to similar products from other suppliers
Suggested use:
Take between 1-8 teaspoons per day, start with a small amount and work up to what feels a good amount for you and your body.
Red maca powder is great to have in the morning to help with energy, so try adding to any breakfast meal such as porridge, granola, smoothies or smoothie bowls. In addition, we also recommend making a ‘Maraschino’ with just hot water, not milk, cinnamon and your choice of natural sweetener.
Nutritional info Per 100g
Energy KJ – 1380KJ
Energy Kcal – 327Kcal
Fat – 0.8g
of which saturates – 0.2g
Carbohydrate – 60.9g
of which sugars – 38.3g
Protein – 10.0g
Salt – <0.1
Fat of which mono-saturates – <0.1g
Fat of which poly-unsaturates – 0.4g
Dietary Fibre – 18.0g
Thiamin (B1) – 0.21mg
Riboflavin/ Vitamin B2 – 1.95mg
Vitamin B6 – 0.3mg
Calcium – 350.00mg
Iron – 13.00mg
Zinc – 4.10mg
Packed on premises that handles nuts & seeds.
Allergen free from:
Peanut, Peanut Oil
Tree nuts
Sesame Seeds
Milk & Derivatives
Eggs
Fish
Shellfish
Soya
Wheat & Gluten
Sulfites
Other Known Allergens
Free from any GMO
