Maca is a plant native to the high Andean plateaus of Peru, renowned for its effects on energy, fertility, and sexual desire. In its organic maca version, it offers a natural formulation, free from harmful additives.
In the context of sports and bodybuilding, a supplement like maca can be invaluable in supporting physical and mental performance.
What is Maca?
Maca Plant: Origin and Natural Environment
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable from the Brassicaceae family, just like broccoli or radish. But unlike its cousins, maca grows in an extreme environment: the high plateaus of the Peruvian Andes, primarily in the Junín region, at altitudes between 3,800 and 4,500 meters.
It is one of the few crops capable of surviving in these conditions:
- Extreme temperatures (ranging from -10 °C at night to 25 °C during the day)
- Poor and rocky soils
- Wind, frost, high UV radiation
This hostile environment stimulates the plant to produce natural protective compounds (phytonutrients), which partly explains its nutritional value.
Nutritional Composition of Maca Root
Maca is a dense, nutritious root, composed of:
- Amino acids
- Complex carbohydrates
- Dietary fiber
- Minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc
- Vitamins: B vitamins (notably B2, B3, B6), C and E
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Phytochemical compounds specific to maca:
- Macamides and macaenes
- Plant sterols, flavonoids, glucosinolates
How is Maca Cultivated and Processed?
Maca cultivation is ancient. It was already cultivated over 2,000 years ago by pre-Incan peoples. Even today, maca cultivation in Peru is mostly artisanal and often adheres to traditional methods passed down from generation to generation.
- Maca is grown from seeds sown between September and December (dry season). The plant takes 8 to 9 months to reach maturity. Harvesting usually takes place between May and July.
- Once harvested, the roots are cleaned, naturally dried in the sun (for about 2 months), then crushed or ground into powder. This slow process helps preserve heat-sensitive nutrients.
For use as a dietary supplement, as with Nutrimea, the powder is then:
- Stabilized
- Encapsulated in vegetable capsules
- Packaged according to strict food safety standards (including ISO 22000, HACCP)
This concentrated, pure, and safe form allows for precise and controlled use of maca, while preserving the active ingredients naturally present in the root.
Maca Benefits
Maca is recognized for its properties and its action on energy, fertility, and physical and mental performance. Used for centuries in the Andes, it is now popular worldwide.
Maca and Sexual Desire
Traditionally considered a natural aphrodisiac, maca is known to:
- Stimulate sexual desire,
- Help maintain natural sexual activity and energy,
- Support male and female sexual functions.
Maca Benefits for Men
In men, maca is of particular interest for fertility.
It contributes to:
- Increasing sperm quantity and motility,
- Having a beneficial influence on fertility,
- Helping to maintain a healthy male reproductive system.
Maca Benefits for Women
In women, maca is particularly valued for its role:
- in bone strength and health during menopause
Maca for Sports
Whether for amateur or professional athletes, maca can be integrated into a sports routine.
- Source of energy
- supports physical and mental performance,
- helps maintain optimal endurance, feelings, and vitality.
Organic Maca: A Pure Premium Supplement
In a saturated market of food supplements, not all maca products are created equal. Nutrimea organic maca stands out for the quality of its formulation, the rigor of its traceability, and its adherence to the most demanding safety standards.
It is this level of requirement that makes it a premium supplement, both for consumers concerned about their intake and for athletes.
100% Pure Maca, from Organic Farming
The maca used in this supplement is cultivated in: the Peruvian Andes, at high altitude, using traditional and organic farming methods.
- Whole root dried in the sun and ground into powder
- No additives, preservatives, or chemical excipients
- Certified Organic Farming (AB), guaranteeing the absence of synthetic pesticides or GMOs
This choice of quality helps preserve the nutritional integrity of the plant, with an optimal content of active compounds (macamides, macaenes, sterols, amino acids).
Optimal Dosage, Suitable for Daily Use
Each daily dose contains 1,500 mg of pure organic maca powder, an balanced dosage, without overloading the body.
This dosage is ideal for:
- Continuous use over several weeks or months
- Absorption without excessive stimulating effects
Furthermore, the vegetable capsules are suitable for all diets (vegetarians, vegans), which enhances the product's accessibility.
French Manufacturing and High Quality Standards
The Nutrimea Organic Maca supplement is formulated with French expertise, in certified facilities that meet the strictest European standards for health safety and traceability:
- ISO 22000 standard: food safety
- HACCP processes: control of microbiological risks
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Each batch is subjected to purity and conformity analyses (absence of heavy metals, contaminants, allergens) before being put on sale, to guarantee a safe, stable, and reliable product.
How to Use Nutrimea Organic Maca?
Using Nutrimea Organic Maca is simple and suitable for a daily routine. To fully benefit from this supplement, it is recommended to follow the dosage below:
- Recommended intake: 3 capsules per day
- Time of day: preferably in the morning, at breakfast, with a large glass of water.
Format and Duration
Each bottle contains 90 vegetable capsules, providing 30 days of supplementation at a rate of 3 capsules per day.
Maca: In Summary
Used for millennia in the Andes, maca is much more than just a dietary supplement. A true concentrate of nutrients, it has benefits for energy and sexual functions.
Thanks to its richness in natural active compounds, maca is now recognized as a natural ally for many people.
Nutrimea Organic Maca stands out for the quality of its formulation. From organic farming, cultivated at high altitude using traditional methods, this maca is processed in France with a high level of rigor to guarantee purity, effectiveness, and traceability. Each capsule contains only organic maca root, with no unnecessary additions.
