Is Maca good?

Maca is a cruciferous plant. , is a very pure natural food that grows at very high places. The root of maca is block-shaped and looks very much like a small radish, which looks very cute. The color of maca root can be divided into black, red and purple. Black Maca is considered to represent strength and spirit. It is considered to represent strength and energy and tastes bitter and sweet. Maca contains a lot of calcium, iron and various vitamins. It also has the function of treating female endocrine system and regulating menstruation. Therefore, it is called by many people as a top-grade medicinal material for treating the internal functions of the body. However, there are many different opinions about maca, so many people don’t know whether maca is good or bad for the body.

In 1994, Italian scientist Dini A systematically derived the chemical composition of maca dried roots for the first time: protein content is more than 10% (the protein content of maca varieties on the shores of Lake Junin exceeds 14%), 59% carbohydrates; 8.5% fiber, rich in minerals such as zinc, calcium, iron, titanium, rubidium, potassium, sodium, copper, manganese, magnesium, strontium, phosphorus, iodine, and contains vitamins C, B1, B2, B6, A, E, B12, B5, the fat content is not high but most of it is unsaturated fatty acids. The content of linoleic acid and linolenic acid is over 53%. The natural active ingredients include bioalkali, glucosinolates and their decomposition product benzyl isothiocyanate, sterols, polyphenols, etc. In 1999, American scientists discovered that maca contains two new types of plant active ingredients, macamides and macaenes, and determined that these two substances have a significant effect on balancing human hormone secretion, so maca is also called a natural hormone engine. In the targeted research on maca products, several special maca bioalkaloids have been discovered. As the research deepens, more new active substances will be isolated and identified in maca.

There has been endless debate about the nutritional and edible value of maca. Merchants claim that Maca can enhance male and female sexual function, treat infertility, and has a host of other magical health benefits, including blood tonic. However, many scientific studies on Maca have not yet reached a definite conclusion about its "aphrodisiac" effect, and its other "health functions" are completely fictitious. For this reason, the U.S. drug regulatory authorities have determined that some maca merchants have engaged in "illegal advertising." In Peru, maca is just an ordinary food used by people to feed livestock and cook, and it is not as magical as advertised.

The above content expresses the effects and nutritional components of maca, which can help us regulate our bodies and treat irregular menstruation. Endocrine disorders. It can also enhance our physical fitness. But don't take it blindly. It is best to see a doctor if you feel unwell, and then take maca according to the doctor's advice and diagnosis. Some people also say that maca can be used to cook and is great. Therefore, we can usually use it to cook and stir-fry, and it is a very good health supplement for the body. I hope the above content is helpful to you.