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Earthly
Products takes advantage of the qualities
of this marvelous root, and packages it to
offer you a quality product recommended both
for children and adults.
Maca is a perennial plant grown in the heights
of the Andean Mountains between 3,800 - 4,200
meters above the sea level. It is the food
resistant to frosts, hailstorms, draughts
and strong winds more than any other, hence,
its strength. The part that is used is the
tuberous root, which has the shape of a pear,
more than 7 cm. in diameter and its color
is pale white. Although it is a perennial
plant, it grows annually, and 7-9 months are
required to plant and harvest it. |
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Therapeutical Properties
Due to its HIGH NUTRITIONAL
VALUE, this ancestral tubercle is considered as
a basic complement, important and essential for
everyone. It is considered a NATURAL COMPLETE NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLEMENT, intended for children and adolescents
who need all proteins and minerals to grow strong
and healthy, young and adults, in order to stay
full of energy throughout the day; elderly, who
need nutrients to prevent decalcification of bones,
in addition to stimulate the body with natural energy
and, athletes or persons doing sports activities,
who need all essential amino acids to keep in shape.
Maca
Composition
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CALCIUM:
It contains calcium in a higher concentration than
milk. That is why it is a powerful reconstituent for
anemia and convalescent from illnesses requiring the
formation of red corpuscles; it is indispensable for
the formation of bone, teeth, skeleton and for blood
clotting, in the functioning of the heart, nerves
and blood system.
• ZINC:
Zinc favors oxygenation of tissues. It also contributes
to the normal development of hair.
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IRON:
Its alkaloids act on the Central Nervous System
Producing energy in those persons consuming it,
It helps in the production of hemoglobin to prevent
anemia caused by lack of them.
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PROTEINS:
Maca contains more than any other tubercle.
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IODINE:
It constitutes a great reconstituent of endocrine
glands, especially thyroid. CALCIUM and PHOSPHOROUS
assists in the growth of human body and the bone
formation.
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CARBOHYDRATES:
Used by human beings for maintenance and replacement
of energy.
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FIBER:
A big amount of fiber reduces the risk of cancer
In the large intestine, by stimulating its functioning
Thus helping the body to eliminate food residues
that are not used.
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ALKALOIDS:
Maca contains Macaine 1, 2, 3 and 4. Maca’s
alkaloid extract could activate the hormones regulating
the metabolism of calcium and phosphorous in the
blood.
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PHOSPHOROUS:
It helps the structural functions affecting the
skeleton and soft tissues, and regulating functions
such as neural muscular transmission.
Benefits attributed to the consumption of Maca
• Energizing, reconstituent,
rejuvenating.
• It might help increase fertility.
• It might help reducs stress.
• It might help prevent hair loss.
• It is not fattening and therefore it is
recommended for diets.
• It might help reduce cholesterol
• It might help increase the body defenses.
• It might help regulate the menstrual cycle.
