READ BEFORE ENTERING; This website is for information purposes only; we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition by providing the information contained herein. Before beginning any natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

Reverse Menopause with Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Maca has potent menopausal effects. It is clinically proven to be one of the best adaptogens. Adaptogens work directly on the body’s endocrine system, specifically the pituitary glands, to produce more hormones more naturally.

As An Adaptogen, Maca Helps Your Body Deal With Stress And Hormone Imbalances

Maca is clinically proven to be one of the best adaptogens. In one study 87% of women had relief from hot flashes, fatigue, and mood swings. Its optimal function is with the Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA). It controls our stress reactions, mood, and emotions,  regulates the immune system, mood, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure. Much of which is affected by menopause.

Maca gives support to the HPA system and gives quality energy to the ovaries, thyroid, and adrenal glands

Maca has 53 phytonutrients, protein, fatty acids, essential amino acids, fiber, vitamins, and minerals (zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, calcium, and iron), and glucosinolates. It is antioxidant and antimicrobial.

Other Nutrients that support normal adrenal gland function and energy production include:

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin B1
  • Vitamin B5
  • Vitamin B6
  • Magnesium
  • Tyrosine

It is important to get a good quality “organic” maca product.

Psychological Benefits of Maca

Beneficial effects of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on psychological symptoms and measures of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women are not related to estrogen or androgen content

Conclusions: Preliminary findings show that Lepidium meyenii (Maca) (3.5 g/d) reduces psychological symptoms, including anxiety and depression, and lowers measures of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women independent of estrogenic and androgenic activity.

In women, studies suggest maca improves antidepressant- and menopause-induced sexual dysfunction (12) (24) (25) (26)

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This website is for information purposes only; we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition by providing the information contained herein. Before beginning any natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.