Organic Red Maca
10:1 Extract
Capsules

Maca

The maca plant (Lepidium meyenii) belongs to the cruciferous family and the cress genus (Lepidium). It is thus related to watercress, garden cress, rapeseed and mustard. Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is native to the Peruvian Andes, where it has been cultivated at high altitudes for about 2000 years. It is considered a complete food in the Andes and is used as a tonic for their armed forces. Mainly the tubers of the maca plant are used; they taste slightly sweet and can be boiled or slowly baked in the oven. The region's traditional dishes also include a sweet and very aromatic porridge made from maca, known as mazamorra.

Red Maca

Maca varieties, along with their differing colouration, have distinct characteristics due to the unique spectrum of ingredients they each contain. The main varieties of maca are yellow, black and red, but the roots are not easily distinguishable when ground into a powder. Only red maca is contained here.

Extract

Maca products are available in a variety of preparations and dosages. In an extraction, one or several constituents are separated from the raw plant material by solvents (in this case, water and food grade ethanol), resulting in a concentrate in which the valuable phytochemicals are present in a condensed form. This process also results in improved digestibility, as any starches that are difficult to digest are filtered out during the extraction process. The phytochemicals that remain are thus easier to absorb.

Cultivation

The maca plant, from which our red maca extract is made, grows in its traditional region of Junín, Peru at an altitude of 4050-4200m above sea level on a gentle slope near the mountain town of San Pedro de Cajas in the province of Tarma. Due to the altitude, it is exposed to extreme climatic conditions: strong temperature fluctuations, strong winds and intense UV radiation. The growing region is only a few kilometres away from Junín National Reserve and Lake Junín, Peru's second largest lake. The area surrounding Lake Junín has a particularly rainy microclimate and a soil composition that differs from the rest of the Junín region in, among other traits, its 10-fold higher magnesium content. The Junín region harbours the world's only natural distribution of maca plants.

Harvested by Hand and Gently Processed

The maca plants are harvested by hand from the end of May through August and sun dried on large tarpaulins when conditions allow. The tuberous root is then disinfected with ozonated water, ground into a fine powder and the valuable ingredients extracted using water and food grade ethanol derived from sugar cane.

Ingredients: Red Maca Root Extract* (Lepidium meyenii), Capsule Shell (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose).

* certified organic

Contains: 100 capsules

** Nutrient Reference Value
*** no NRV established

Per capsule: 450mg red maca extract (10:1)
Per jar: 45,000mg red maca extract (10:1)

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Recommended Dosage

Take 1-2 capsules (450mg of 10:1 maca extract per capsule) daily with a meal and 200ml of water. 900mg of our red maca extract corresponds to 9g of raw red maca.

Warning

Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor before taking this product due to the lack of scientific studies concerning maca consumption in these populations.

Food Supplement

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

The purity of our formulas is important to us. This is why we have both our raw ingredients as well as our finished products extensively tested by independent laboratories to confirm purity and active ingredient content. Here, we have provided the results of some of the tests carried out on this product.

CONFORMITY STATEMENT

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Our Philosophy

For thousands of years, cultures all over the world have been using medicinal plants and nutritious foods to naturally foster and maintain vitality and good health.

With our products, we try to emulate this ancient wisdom as much as possible.

Consequently, our philosophy is simple: everything we do meets the highest standards of quality and purity; our focus is on organic and natural ingredients.

We follow this philosophy with meticulous care on all levels and down to every last detail.

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