What is the best way to consume maca?

People generally eat the root part of maca because its value lies mainly in the root part. Maca can be dried and used as a side dish or medicinally, or fresh maca can be used directly in cooking. The best way to consume maca varies from person to person, but using it for cooking is a good choice, and it can also preserve the original nutritional value of maca. Next, let’s take a look at the nutritional value of maca!

The protein content of maca is more than 10% (the protein content of maca varieties on the shores of Lake Junín 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 more than 53%, and natural active ingredients include bioalkali, glucosinolates and their decomposition products benzyl isothiocyanate, sterols, polyphenols, etc.

In 1999, American scientists discovered that maca contains two new types of plant active ingredients, macaamide and macaene, 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 were discovered. As the research deepens, more new active substances will be isolated and identified in maca.

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The roots of maca can also be directly squeezed into juice, so choose fresh maca roots. After squeezing the juice, you can drink it directly or drink it with honey, both of which have good health benefits. If you often feel tired and lack energy, you can eat maca to relieve fatigue, make you more energetic, and improve your body's immunity.