Maca Benefits and Maca Side Effects – Superfood Health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is Maca?Maca powder is made from a root that is a member of the radish family. Maca is native to the mountains of Peru, and is often called “Peruvian Ginseng” because of its stimulating qualities and its many Maca health benefits.
Though native Incans once ate the root raw for its health Maca benefits, Maca should be cooked properly before being consumed. Eating raw Maca can upset the stomach or irritate the stomach lining and then you will have Maca Side Effects. However, the root can usually be purchased as already cooked and processed as Maca capsule or Maca powder. Before mixing the Maca-powder into a smoothie or adding it to your diet, try the Maca powder to make sure you like its taste! Many say that maca root does not taste very good, and has been referred to as tasting like dirt or grass. Additionally, be sure to check what a standard dose of maca root is before consuming the powder. Standard doses vary from 1500 to 3000 mg, depending on your bodyweight.
Benefits of Maca
Maca powder is known for many health benefits. Historically, ancient Incan cultures cultivated the root and used it in natural remedies. The Maca root contains high levels of protein, iron, iodine, calcium, potassium, and fiber. Maca is also rich in vitamins and minerals, and has high levels of vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E. It’s also a good source of zinc, magnesium, phosphorous, and amino acids.
One of the main benefits of Maca is increased sexual function for men and women, as well as boosted fertility. Incan cultures used the Maca root to boost male libido and sexual stamina. For women, it can also relieve menstrual problems such as cramps and mood swings, and help with menopause. One of the chemicals in the root also has been found to lessen hot flashes in intensity and frequency. Men, on the other hand, find that their sperm production is increased when using Maca supplements.
Maca root is also great for supplementing athletic exercise. The root also is thought to improve endurance, as well as apparently increasing testosterone. This in combination with its super food status makes Maca an ideal food for athletes. Additionally, Maca benefits have been found to reduce stress hormones, which pairs well with athletic exercise.
Maca powder can also improve your skin’s health. In both men and women, maca use has been linked with decreased acne and clearer skin. Additionally, in winter or drier summers, Maca has the added benefit of protecting your skin against more extreme temperatures.
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Maca powder is an essential supplement for mental health. The root can increase the body’s serotonin, which fights mild depression and the symptoms that come with that (including fatigue and weight gain.) Others cite the powder as improving mentality clarity and improving focus. Using maca-superfood-powder in your diet can improve your mood, fight stress, and just plain make you feel better!
Maca Side Effects
If you are pregnant or breast feeding there is not enough information on maca-side-effects, so experts are saying to avoid use; moreover, different types of hormone-sensitive conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or breast cancer should be avoided or consulted by a professional first before use. Maca extracts might act like estrogen so if you have a condition that may be affected or worsened by estrogen, don’t use Maca.
Overall, there are very few Maca side effects and if you don’t mind the unusal taste of maca root, then maca superfood powder will improve your overall health greatly! Try maca root powder mixed with chocolate in a smoothie, granola bar, or desert, or you can use it for baking.
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124 Responses
My son has a heart transplant and has Celiacs so veggie smoothies would be so healthy for him to drink so I would make them for him
Yes Laurie, absolutely, A Blendtec blender would definitely help! Make sure to submit yourself as much as you can for the raffle to better your chances. Good Luck!
My son has a heart transplant and has Celiacs so veggie smoothies would be so healthy for him to drink so I would make them for him he would love it.
Laurie, that sounds amazing! Good Luck!
I’ve always wanted a Blendtec 😮
Hey Sara, good luck in the Raffle. Blendtec blenders are amazing all in one machines. Make sure to check out The Blend Off Videos we did so you can see all the different things you can make in your Blendtec blender. Cheers!
I’d love a blendtec!
Cheers! and Good Luck!
Strawberry banana smoothies is something I would make to.
Smoothie Recipes come out fantastic in a Blendtec blender. Blendtec won The Daily Vitamin Juicing Blend off against the Vitamix, Nutribullet and Ninja Blender, and the smoothies come out fantastic, here is a link to a couple Blend Offs we did using the Blendtec blender. Click here to watch the Juicing Blend off. Click here to watch the Smoothie Blend Off. Enjoy!
Man, I sure could use this.
Lol, Good Luck Donnie!
I would make a papaya and banana smothie
That’s a good one, you can do a lot of different combinations of nuts, seeds, and greens with a high powered blender. Here are some recipes to choose from.
http://thedailyvitamin.com/smoothie-recipes/
If I win this blender I want to make Almond Hummus. So yummy! ????
Nice, Almond Hummus is a thick recipe, so it will take a little effort to make unless you have the Blendtec Twister Jar. The Twister Jar is designed to blend thick blends.
I would make green smoothies.
Hey Steve, that would be a wise decision. Green Smoothies can help with weight loss, boosting energy, clearing up your skin, along with many other health benefits.
I need to loose some weight and this looks like a great way to get it done than you
Yeah Craig, blending is absolutely the best way to lose weight and get a lot of healthy nutrition.
I’d start by blending up a green smoothie and sip on that while considering all the other blending possibilities. Thank you for making this Blendtec giveaway possible.
Lol, no problem Tom, thanks for the comment.
I would make a chocolate hemp protein smoothie.
Hey Gina, yeah Protein packed smoothies are easy to make with a Blendtec. You can mix in seeds and nuts for even more fiber.
My fruit smoothies
Hey, Tammy, good luck!
My sis and I could make healthy protein smoothies, thank you!
Hey Char, good luck to you and your sis.
My boyfriend and I have been visiting a smoothie shop on a daily basis. Our blender just can’t keep up with frozen fruits and ice, but it’s SO expensive to visit on a daily basis! So we would be making smoothies and saving money. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Exactly! That’s what I’ve been telling people for years! You can seriously blend anything in a Blendtec Blender. From simple recipes to complicated recipes. It’s a fantastic investment, good luck in the giveaway.
I would make some fruit and greens shake!
Fruit and Green Shakes are the best, good luck to you in the giveaway.
This would be new and different for me and I would love to own it 🙂
Hey Tammy, yes, it’s a life changing machine.
Healthy smoothies, blended recipes for better eating habits, vegetable garden to table variety drinks, dips, salsas & snacks.
We agree with all of those! Good luck!
love to win
Christina, you can win everyday just by drinking a healthy smoothie. Cheers and good luck.
I would make juices and smoothies.
That’s what Blendtec blenders are best at doing. Lol, but they can also make Hot Soups and Ice Creams, check out more about high power blending here.
I want to make frozen banana Ice Cream- with just frozen bananas, I’ve never had a blender powerful enough to do it! Sure would love to win this Blendtec and give it a try!
Make sure to add a lot of ice, around 4 cups for your ice cream recipes, and put the ice on top. It will get pulled down. Check out this video: Ice Cream Blend Off
I want to make tons of fruit smoothies, like strawberry, banana, and blueberry smoothies
Strawberry Smoothies are very popular to make, the nice things about the Blendtec blenders are that you don’t have to spend to much time chopping ingredients into little pieces, you can easily blend and liquify whole foods, nuts, seeds, and frozen fruits and get a really nice smoothie, everytime. Good Luck Dana!
Thanks so much for this great give away! I would make smoothies and try to be healthier.
No Problem Shannon, Good Luck!
I would make strawberry, greek yogurt and spinach/kale smoothies for my family!
Yeah, sneak in those vegetables for the kids! Good Luck!
Great review! I’ve wanted a Blendtec forever!
Good Luck in the Giveaway!
I’d love to make some nice pureed soups with this blender!
Check out our Soup Blend Off between the Blendtec vs Vitamix and Nutribullet vs Ninja Blenders. Click Here
Have no blender for my apartment yet, hopefully I can get this one!
This would be a good one. We will be doing giveaways all year so make sure to subscribe and stay tuned. Cheers!
being grandma nanny to our 5 grandkids I would first like to blend a mixture of different fruit for popsicles … and we can’t forget their parents who are always blending something for work, then the after school events and the weekends when they drop off the kids before their morning runs or their evening hockey game
Hey Theresa, sneaking in vegetables for the kids is a big perk to owning a Blendtec Blender. You can get creative and mix in greens in all your recipes. One that I recommend are Spinach Brownies. Get some Brownie mix, 2 eggs, some butter and put it in your blender, then add a handful of spinach into the mix, nobody will know and it tastes great. Good Luck!
I would make protein breakfast smoothies before my morning workout.
Yum, yes Patrycja! Here is a link to a whole bunch of smoothies. Click here.
Thanks yo
You’re welcome, Hsoj2584. Good Luck in the giveaway!
I would try to make healthy smoothies.
Awesome, Good Luck!
i would like to make delicious vegan ice cremes and some yummy vegan salad dressing for my salads. Im expecting a little one soon and this would be great to make his baby food from scratch
Great! Yes, Blendtec blenders make fantastic baby food recipes.
If I won, I’d make a homemade salsa.
Yummy!
I would love to make some healthy weight loss juices! Thanks for the chance to win one of these blenders!!
Sounds Good! Thanks for entering the giveaway. Good Luck!
If I won this Blendtec Total Blender, I’d use it to make smoothies! I’d especially like to make green smoothies with spinach and kale and Kiwi. This would be a refreshing and delicious way for my family to boost our vitamin and nutrient intake and be healthier. We love smoothies, especially with the Summer months when it’s so hot here in California. The Nubeleaf protein powder sounds like a great way to get needed protein in a healthy way. Thank you for having this wonderful giveaway!
No Problem Shawna, make sure to subscribe and follow our Social media on facebook and twitter. We will be doing giveaways all year. Cheers!
whooo we she is a pretty little thing….
Lol! Good Luck Donnie! Thanks for the comment!
I would make a strawberry shake if I win this
Yup! With the Blendtec you can liquify frozen strawberries and make strawberry ice cream. Good Luck!
I want to make the Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup found at Blendtec http://www.blendtec.com/recipes/chilled-cucumber-yogurt-soup It sounds both delicious and low calorie and so refreshing for summer.
That looks really good!
Smoothies! I been wanting to make them for the longest time.
Hey Crystal, these are great smoothie blenders. Blendtec blenders are the same blenders used at Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Coffee Bean, Whole Foods, Juice it Up, and a lot of the commercial smoothie shops. Good Luck.
I would make a tropical smoothie!
Here’s your recipe. Lol! Good Luck
Tropical Smoothie Recipe
I’d love this for smoothies and making soups and hummus and so muxh more that my current blender can’t handle.
Hey Jodi, good luck! Yeah, the Blendtec blenders can handle anything you put in there. To learn about some of the different things they can do. Watch The Daily Vitamin Blend Offs.
What an amazing blender!
Stay tuned for more Giveaways from The Daily Vitamin in 2016.
I would love to win this! I make smoothies every day. My favorite is probably my matcha smoothie. 🙂
Nice Stacie! Good Luck!
I would love to make a green smoothie with kale in it.
Yummy! Read our Blended Ultimate Smoothies Guide to learn more.
I want to make lots of smoothies!
Don’t forget about Ice Creams! Watch this Video
I need this blender in my life! If I won this I would DEF not only whip up some (healthy) smoothie bowls, but I would make my own almond milk!
Yeah! For sure. Lol! Watch this video on Milk Substitutes
i start my mornings with a berry/banana with almond milk smoothie. this would be a great replacement for my very meh current blender.
Good Luck James!
I would make post workout smoothies!
Katherine, Good Luck and God Bless You!
I would love to have one Thanks for the giveaway
Absolutely, good luck! Stay tuned in with us at The Daily Vitamin, as we will be doing more giveaways this year!
I would like to make frozen mocha drinks for my hubby and I.
Sounds Delicious! Good luck.
I want to make a green smoothie with turmeric, honey and coconut oil.
Nice! Check out some of our Green Smoothies we have on the site. For the perfect Green smoothie you want about 60% Fruits and 40% Greens. Good Luck!
Berry smoothies and a frozen margarita or two or three
Lol! Nice, Good Luck!
Salsa and ice creams, for starters!
Yeah! Exactly! All kinds of good times in the kitchen when you have a Blendtec Blender. Cheers and Good Luck!
I would love to make some great smoothies. I have never had the opportunity to make my own.
Bummer! Well, good luck! These blenders are great smoothie makers. They are the same blenders used at Starbucks and Jamba Juice.
I make everything home made. This blender looks amazing.
Hey Carol, then you would definitely get a lot of use out of the Blendtec Total Blender. It can replace 8 appliances in your kitchen.
I want to make smoothies with the blender if I win. Thanks for the fantastic opportunity to win!
Good Luck!
I would love to use it for juice. I feel like I’m throwing away too many nutrients using a juicer.
Oh man, juicing in this blender is freaking amazing. I think it’s the best juicing blender out there specially with the wildSide Jar. . Watch our Blend Off for Juicing. Click here
I’ll make smoothies and soups.
Hey Cheryl, don’t forget about ice creams! Lol! These blenders are able to grind your gains and make ice creams, smoothies, soups, and a ultimately become your best friend in the kitchen. Here’s some more information on high power blenders. Learn
So I watched both ice cream and carrot water blend off and both times you favored blend tech !
I notice you have a relationship with blend tech !
It seemed it came down to your personal taste, hmm it looks a little questionable because you get something from blend Tech.
You also mention their is a wild side jar for Vitamix , why don’t you test them both with wild side so it’s apples. To apples.
I’ve seen a lot of demos were it was setup to favor one!
Best Regards
Rich Sokol
PS I’m retired don’t have any ties , just looking for best for me!
Hey Soko, we have a relationship with all of the blender companies on the videos, so we don’t favor any in particular, any which way you go you will be bettering your health. We establish relationships with the companies to provide our followers with better deals and discounts, like Free Shipping. If you have any other questions let me know. Our reviews are all pretty straight forward and honest. We judged the blenders on overall performance, best taste, and best consistency.
The first thing I would make is a fruit and vegetable smoothie! 🙂
Yummy!
I would like to buy the Blendtec 875 what is your recommendation. Do you sell it and where can I get it. I live in Korea. Where can I buy it at a good price. Thanks for your help you both do an awesome job. thanks a lot!!!!!
Hey Rose, I think the Blendtec 575 is a good choice, (I think that’s the one you we’re referring too). Just make sure to use this link before you purchase. It will give our website credit and you will get FREE Shipping with your order. Thanks, happy blending. http://thedailyvitamin.com/shop-blendtec-blenders
Cheers!
Best I have ever used is the blender by Karmin 🙂
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