Maca Root (Hormone Balance)

Maca is a Peruvian plant grown in the Andes mountains that is a common ingredient in Peruvian cooking. Aside from its culinary uses, Maca has many health benefits and is commonly used to boost fertility and libido and balance hormones by controlling the functions of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

As an adaptogen, Maca can help the body adapt and cope with stress and regulate the body’s stress response system which may help lower cortisol levels as well. Maca root can especially be helpful to women with PCOS who are also entering peri-menopause. It has been shown to balance FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and estradiol. This helps reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety, and depression, as well as sexual dysfunction.

Ingredients per serve: Maca Root (Lepidium Meyenii) - 1250mg (from 125mg of a 10:1 extract), providing 0.25% Macamides.

Inactive ingredients: Di-calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.

• Improves mood
• Improves energy & performance
• Increases libido
• Increases fertility
• Supports peri- menopause

• Safe whilst TTC
• Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly

Warning: Those pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a healthcare professional before consuming.

Maca Root (125mg)

Safety & Efficacy of Oral Administration of Maca Extract(s): PMID (27548190)

In this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 175 subjects were given 3g of either placebo or maca extract daily for 12 weeks. Consumption of maca resulted in improvement in mood, energy, health status, and also improved blood glucose levels.

In conclusion, maca extract consumption compared with placebo improved quality of life parameters.

Can Maca Root be taken with birth control?

Yes

Should I use this if I have a thyroid condition?

This will be a case by case situation so ideally always best to speak to your pharmacist or healthcare professional.