ORGANIC MACA CHIPS

(Lepidium meyenii)

MACA ORIGIN

Maca is a product native to the central Andes of Peru, it is grown mainly in the plateau of Bombón in the department of Junín, between 3600 and 5000 masl, a region that has a harsh climate and low temperatures, is resistant to frost, hail, snowfall, climatological factors typical of the Andean Highlands, it is estimated that maca cultivation was started 2000 years ago by the Inca civilization, the maca was the food of the nobility and was part of the rituals and ceremonies, so the Extension of cultivation was very extensive in the Peruvian plateau.

COMPOSITION

Maca contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, calcium, cellulose, starches, phosphorus, iodine, iron, vitamin B complex and vitamin C; In addition, maca has the highest concentration of proteins and calcium than any other tuber and also contains zinc, which favors the oxygenation of tissues. Researchers attribute that maca roots contain active compounds of interest, including macaenos and macamides, glucosinolates, alkaloids, esters of fatty acids and phytosterols.

TRADITIONAL USE

Maca is used since pre-Columbian times mainly as a medicinal and nutritional plant. Currently, the maca is not only consumed in the central Andes, where it is produced, but there is widespread use throughout the country. Traditional Peruvian medicine makes mention of its properties, being used to improve physical and mental resistance, acting as a powerful energizer or natural revitalizer, in addition to promoting the fertility and integral health of those who consume it by balancing the organism in a positive way.

IMPORTANCE OF MACA CHIPS LIKE SNACKS

MACA CHIPS is a natural food recommended to be consumed during snacks. It is super nutritious, rich in fibers, vitamins and minerals, increases the body’s own immunity, also brings more energy and vitality to our entire body.

WHY CONSUME MACA CHIPS

• Allowing several hours without eating between breakfast, lunch or dinner, is negative for our body, as it slows down the burning of calories, lowers performance and causes compulsive eating at lunchtime, snacks to which children They are exposed daily are high in refined sugars and fats. Its fiber content is very low, and its caloric content goes in a vacuum because they do not contribute anything to your body.

In children, their digestive system is still in full maturity and development, so your body is not prepared enough to be many hours without eating, adding the increase in activities at these ages.

– Pregnant women and nursing mothers, takes on a special role, taking into account that nutritional needs are increased.

– In elderly people, provides an optimal way to provide the body with the nutrients it needs without the digestive system must carry out slow and heavy digestion, because at these ages the digestive capacity is lower.

– In general, a balanced diet should distribute the calories in 4 or 5 meals a day, so the snack is an intake as important as breakfast.

– Do not consume snacks during the day, can produce a loss in academic and work performance when carrying out their activities.

– Reduces the desire to eat during the day and to be able to make each strong meal on time.

MACA CHIPS CONSUMPTION BENEFITS

The maca chips is very rich in minerals, contains iron that helps in the development of hemoglobin to avoid anemia caused by the lack of these, iron deficiencies are associated with learning problems in children, frequent fatigue in adults and as a consequence the low defenses in the organism; Zinc is a mineral that regulates the immunity of our body and is a constituent of sex hormones; copper, important for fertility; Iodine, a mineral of great importance for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland; Calcium, important for many vital functions, such as the formation of bones, in blood coagulation and in the functioning of the heart, the nerves and the blood system.

Maca chips contain B1 vitamins that help the body’s cells convert carbohydrates into energy, it is also essential for the functioning of the heart, muscles and nervous system; vitamin B2, important for body growth and production of red blood cells, and helps in the release of energy from carbohydrates, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is involved in oxidation-reduction reactions. It contains alkaloids that exert physiological action on the human and animal organism, act in very small quantities, causing remarkable effects.

In women:

Relieves pre- and post-menopausal symptoms, may experience different symptoms during menopause such as hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, insomnia and night sweats, but also a surprising decrease in sexual desire (libido) and vaginal dryness. An Australian research on pre- and post-menopausal women showed that a concentrated Maca preparation stimulated the body’s production of estrogen and concentrations of stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone.

Pre-menstrual syndrome and hormonal imbalance, PMS is associated with symptoms such as irritability, swelling, mood swings, breast tenderness and food cravings. Maca seems to have a normalizing action of hormonal imbalance. Based on the traditional use and prescription of Maca by doctors specialized in complementary medicine, it has been shown that the aforementioned symptoms, such as cramps, swelling or headaches, can be alleviated.

In Men:

Increases libido and helps in impotence, many of the sexual problems are related to decreased sexual desire, both in men and women or erectile dysfunction in men. Research has shown that it is possible to improve sexual function in men and women with Maca. An investigation comparing four clinical trials indicates that Maca has positive effects. Maca contains a relatively high concentration of amino acids such as tyrosine and phenylalanine, which are precursors of neurotransmitters and which co-determine sexual function, and even more, with arginine, which plays a role in the formation of nitric oxide. which disadvantages the impotence of men. It is not ruled out that macamides and macaenos also influence sexual behavior.

Against the enlargement of the prostate The majority of men over 50 have problems with enlarged prostate (benign hyperplasia) The levels of modified hormones in the blood affect the cell division capacity of this gland The Red Maca, compared to other types of Maca It contains a high concentration of glucosinolates and polyphenols, both substances are able to contribute to the contraction of the prostate.

Fertility

Studies indicate that Maca can increase fertility. The properties that increase the fertility of Maca are probably due to phytosterols and phytoestrogens. Maca alkaloids would go against sterility and Maca glucosinolates have an antioxidant function that eliminate free radicals. In men, Maca increases sperm production and mobility of mature sperm in the testicular tubes. Both the quality and quantity of sperm are important for male fertility. A clinical study with nine healthy men, when Maca was administered orally, seemed to increase the volume of seminal fluid. In addition, it increases the number of sperm count and its motility. The levels of hormones (sex hormones) in blood serum did not change after taking Maca.

Osteoporosis

Another beneficial effect of Maca is in the improvement of bone density. Studies have shown that Maca is effective in the prevention of bone loss (osteoporosis) and in the loss of estrogen production. Low levels of estrogen in postmenopausal women is one of the causes of osteoporosis.

SECONDARY EFFECTS AND CONTRADICTIONS

Maca is considered safe when consumed according to recommended dosage. The study in experimental animals has shown that the use of maca during pregnancy does not negatively affect the product, and on the contrary, prevents embryonic loss. It is speculated, in a popular way, that maca could have adverse effects on blood pressure.

On the other hand, to date there have been no reports indicating that the use of maca as a food produced adverse reactions in healthy people. However, it has been found that in patients with metabolic syndrome, the use of maca raises the diastolic blood pressure. Even so, it is recommended that for maca consumption it be previously dehydrated naturally.

In the literature, no reports have been found about contraindications for the use of maca, nor possible drug interactions. However, clinical studies at different doses and at different treatment times are still needed to be able to establish their safety, but their safe use is established by the traditional consumption for hundreds of years by the residents of Junín.

FORM OF USE

• ETHNOMEDIC USE

The used part of the maca, the hypocotyl, is not used fresh, they are dried naturally for its consumption. For this, they are exposed to sunlight for 4 to 6 days until they are dry, then stored in cold and dark until their use. These dry hypocotyls can be stored for years. For food purposes, they are hydrated and boiled until they reach a smooth texture, used in the preparation of juices or mixed during cooking.

• RECOMMENDED USE

For adults it is recommended to consume 25 g of Maca chips in the snacks during the day.

PREMIUM PRODUCTS

MACA CHIPS 100 g

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified USDA – NOP, EU y JAS Organic by Control Union