BALEV BIO Organic maca root powder 125g
BALEV BIO Organic maca root powder 125g
Maca is a plant that grows in Bolivia and Peru. It is mainly known as Peruvian maca. It grows on the high mountains and only in cold conditions, in poorer soil. Hypocotyls are one of the main components of the naturally grown and organic root in mountainous areas. Their content is significantly lower in plants grown in greenhouses or warm places. There is a significant difference in the content of the ingredient, as well as other substances, in maca grown in other areas of the Andes and in wild, organic maca. People value it for its root, which can be used as a vegetable or medicinal plant. Maca root is rich in carbohydrates and protein - it contains 60% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 8.5% dietary fiber and 2.2% fat. Also contains uridine, malic acid, benzoyl derivative, glycosinolates, etc. Dried maca root is rich in alkaloids and essential minerals (selenium, calcium, magnesium, iron), fatty acids including linoleic, palmitic, oleic acids and 19 amino acids, polysaccharides, etc. Maca has been grown and consumed by South Americans for thousands of years. It has a restorative effect on men and women of middle and old age. South Americans use the root to increase energy, to relieve physical and mental fatigue, to enrich food. Maca can help with problems related to aging, osteoporosis or anemia. Maca is also well known as the "herbal Viagra". This is due to the high concentration of proteins and other vital nutrients. Because of this, in the Andean region, the maca is seen as a magical "symbol of youth." Maca root is rich in carbohydrates and proteins - it contains 60% carbohydrates, 10% proteins, 8.5% dietary fiber and 2.2% fat. Also contains uridine, malic acid, benzoyl derivative, glycosinolates, etc. Dried maca root is rich in alkaloids and essential minerals (selenium, calcium, magnesium, iron), fatty acids including linoleic, palmitic, oleic acids and 19 amino acids, polysaccharides, etc. It can strengthen the immune system, increase brain ability and improve body functions. It has a restorative effect on men and women of middle and old age. Maca is also well known as the "herbal Viagra". This is due to the high concentration of proteins and other vital nutrients. Because of this, in the Andean region, the maca is seen as a magical "symbol of youth."
Suggested use: from ½ to 2 tsp. per day. Start with a half dose (¼ tsp) and gradually increase. The easiest way is to dissolve in juice, shake or yogurt. You can also add it to muesli, raw or baked desserts.
Contraindications: Do not take the product if you have thyroid diseases.
| Nutrition values | for 100g |
| Energy | 1361 KJ/325 Kcal |
| Fats | 3.6g |
| - of which saturated fatty acids | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4g |
| - from which sugars | 32.1g |
| Proteins | 14.3g |
| salt* | 0.05g |
| Fibers | 7.1g |
*The salt content is exclusively due to the presence of sodium naturally contained in the product. Storage: In a dry and cool place.
