Maca Peruana ( Lepidium meyenii ) serve para problemas de fertilidade e distúrbios hormonais

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Peruvian Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is used for fertility problems and hormonal disorders

Peruvian Maca, or just Maca, is a tuber from the turnip, cabbage and watercress family that has important medicinal properties, being traditionally used to increase vitality and libido, and is therefore known as a natural energizer.

The scientific name of this medicinal plant is Lepidium meyenii and can be known in other places like Ginseng-dos-Andes or Viagra-dos-Incas. Maca is also considered a superfood because it is rich in essential fibers and fats, nourishing the body and contributing to increased energy and physical vigor.

Maca is relatively easy to find and can be purchased at health food stores in the form of capsules or powder, which can be mixed in vitamins or fruit juices, for example.

Peruvian Maca Benefits:

Increase sexual desire;
Reduce tiredness and fatigue;
Improves concentration and reasoning;
Contributes to reducing anxiety;

Possible side effects:

This food is usually well tolerated and, therefore, no side effects are described. However, some people may have allergies to maca, so it is important to try a small dose first, under the guidance of a doctor or nutritionist.

Who should not take:

In most people, Peruvian Maca is well tolerated, being widely consumed in the regions of South America, but for safety reasons it should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

In addition, and although there is no consensus on the effect of Maca on hormones, one should also avoid consuming Maca without guidance in children or in the case of people with a history of some type of disease or cancer dependent on estrogens such as breast cancer or uterus.