Protein cocktail with maca – superfood!

Maca (Lepidum peruvianum) has been cultivated in South America for more than 2,000 years in the Andes. It grows at an altitude of 4000 – 4500 m above the sea level. It belongs to the cross plants, as well as kale, broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower.

Dried maca root consists of about 59% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 8.5% fiber. Fats are about 2.2% of the composition. Maca is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron, sulfur, zinc and vitamins B1, B2, C, E. This plant is not a source of wholesome protein but because of the content of 18 amino acids (including 7 exogenous) It can be recommended to people who eliminate animal protein from their diet. Due to its energetic effect, it can be recommended to people who are exposed to a lot of physical or mental strain.

 So far studies have shown that using maca root can be particularly beneficial for:

• People with elevated blood pressure – compounds found in the maca root affect vasodilatation of the blood vessels, leading to a reduction in blood pressure
• Women who suffer from menopausal symptoms and PMS
• Physically active people – maca steroids present in the root that resemble anabolic steroids may have a beneficial effect on muscle mass growth.
• Maca root can have beneficial effects in cancer prevention, which is related to the presence of isothiocyanates.
• Due to its energetic effect it can be recommended to people  exposed to a lot of physical or mental strain.
• Maca is considered an aphrodisiac as it increases the blood supply to the genitals.
• The ingredients contained in the maca root can favorably affect the work of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland by optimizing the work of organs such as: Thyroid, ovaries and testes.
• Maca root affects fertility for both women and men

Protein cocktail

Blend it and enjoy!