Maca Extract is often called the Peruvian Ginseng because of its wonderful effects on the body. It grows in the mountains of Peru at very high altitudes and looks like a radish. Related to the potato family, the root itself is only about 3 to 6 centimeters across but holds a lot of nutritional benefits to it. The root contains significant amounts of carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals such as calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, and vitamins such as B1, B2, B12, C and E.

Maca extract has wonderful benefits to the body. Among the most prominent of the benefits is the fact that it can enhance the endocrine function which works with all the glands as well as the hormones that they secrete. This means that it can help with fertility issues, sexual function, digestion, energy levels and parts of the brain and nervous system function. When you have the proper hormone regulation it can be beneficial to all of the physiological attributes that keep us happy, fit, and energetic. This includes sexual arousal, physical activity and your emotional state.

Maca extract is also an adaptogen which means that it can help your body fight off physical and mental weakening and the illness and disease that comes along with it. It also supports adrenal and pituitary gland health and current studies are being done to see if it can fight off disease specifically in the pituitary gland itself. For women in particular, maca extract can be used to relieve the symptoms of PMS and symptoms of menopause. This includes the hot flashes and night sweats that can cause immense unhappiness. For both men and women it can increase your stamina and physical endurance along with all of the helpful benefits to your endocrine functions. By balancing your mood and giving you more energy it can work with your body to fight off ailments and keep you at tip top shape.