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All about maca and its effect on fertility

andean maca fertility

maca and fertility

There are many treatments that are dedicated to improving seminal quality and sexual vigor and among them we can mention Andean Maca, a tuber that in recent years has managed to grow in the "Peruvian Andes". 

This tuber improves infertility, in addition to having a protective effect against stress, as well as helping to relieve chronic fatigue.

Let's learn a little more about Andean maca:

Andean Maca 

Lepidium meyenii, known as Maca, is a herbaceous plant that has been cultivated since the times of the Incas, in addition it usually grows at approximately 3500 meters high, this in the Andes mountain range, and they inhabit an area that is especially wild, where there is little vegetation. 

It is a well-known plant and it is also supported, since there is a belief that it has properties that provide energy and increase fertility. Among the properties that this plant possesses are:

  • Fatiguing properties.
  • Immunostimulants.
  • Properties to improve alterations in what has to do with reproduction in order to increase fertility in women and men.
  • Contributes to a good hormonal balance.
  • Promotes memory and
  • It has adaptogenic properties.

All these properties have to do with the presence of fatty acids called macaenes and their corresponding amides, in addition to their content of other active ingredients, such as alkaloids, abundant phenolic components such as catechins, and also the extensive presence of vitamins E. , C and B, in addition to providing fiber, potassium, amino acid L-Arginine, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iron and proteins. 

Andean maca helps promote the vasodilator effect, this means that it brings much more blood to the pelvic area, improves vaginal lubrication in the case of women.

Prepared with L-carnitine and Andean maca base, this is useful to help improve fertility in men, this is because the L-carnitine in semen is related to the quality of sperm. It is important to mention that maca usually acts on prostate function in men and also says that it increases the quantity and mobility of sperm. 

 

Andean Maca and its types 

Next, we will mention the types of Andean maca that exist and their properties:

black maca 

Black maca, like the other types, is related to improving sexual function, as well as increasing energy and vitality, this is because it has adaptogenic properties. 

In addition to these properties, in the case of black maca, it helps to increase physical resistance (ideal for athletes), since it helps them during their physical activity, in addition, black maca is associated with improving what is memory and learning. LINK Black Maca

In men, black maca is essentially essential, this is because it helps improve sperm count, this makes it help improve fertility.  

red maca 

It is another type of maca that is usually used by women in hormonal imbalances, it also helps in reducing the size of the prostate, it also helps in urinary disorders, prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction, all this in men.  

Regular consumption of red maca improves the quality of life in men who usually suffer from the aforementioned symptoms. LINK Red Maca

In women, as we mentioned above, it helps with hormonal imbalances and also has protective effects on the bones, especially in those women who are in the menopausal stage and have a much higher risk of suffering from osteoporosis. 

As for the compounds that are present in the Andean maca, they help to normalize the proper functioning of the endocrine system, this allows to recover what is the hormonal balance and also increases what is the segregation of estrogens and testosterone segregation, these hormones are are closely linked to bone health. 

The stem of the red maca plant has a high calcium content, which increases bone density and prevents osteoporosis.

yellow maca 

This is the most common Andean maca, it is usually consumed quite frequently, since yellow maca has adaptogenic properties and helps improve mental energy and physical energy, it also improves and reduces stress and inflammation in the body, benefits the skin, this is because it contains a much wider variety in what has to do with its active ingredient: macamides, however, the concentration is much lower than red or black maca.

Yellow maca is a general revitalizer for the body and for hormonal imbalances, so it is perfect for long-term consumption.   LINK Maca yellow

 

The benefits of Andean maca for fertility

Among the benefits of Andean maca for fertility are the following:

  • It regulates and manages to increase the activity of the glands that usually produce hormones in the endocrine system that is essential for metabolic functions such as fertility, growth, sexual desire in women, among others. 
  • Another important aspect is that it increases fertility and sexual desire in men.
  • Helps in exhaustion, physical and mental fatigue, this for being an adaptogen.
  • Maca increases libido, as it has stimulating properties.
  •  In premenstrual symptoms and menopause, maca has analgesic and sedative properties, which allows pain relief. 
  • It also has properties that are strengthening. 

Andean maca consumption 

You can incorporate the Andean maca in various presentations: Tablets, powder, capsules or if you prefer in liquid extract. 

Take the Andean maca in capsules LINK maca concentrated capsules

It is important to consume the Andean maca capsule at breakfast or if you prefer it at lunch, its consumption at dinner is not recommended. The suggested dose is between 240 mg and 800 mg, however, it is advisable to follow the instructions in the package insert.

Take the Andean maca powder LINK maca powder

When you consume the powdered Andean maca, it is recommended that it be ingested between 2 to 6 grams daily, this powder can be diluted in water and a little sugar can be added, it can also be consumed at breakfast to favor the which is fertility and increase energy. 

Take the Andean maca in tablets 

The consumption in tablets must be done following the instructions, the dose is similar to that recommended in the capsules. 

Take the Andean maca in liquid extract LINK Liquid Maca

The Andean maca in liquid extract is obtained through the result of a chemical process, this by boiling the Andean maca in alcohol, water, or in another chemical solution, this to obtain the concentrate of its active ingredients. The active ingredients of Andean maca are usually very helpful for the immune system of both men and women.

Tips for consuming Andean maca 

Maca is a natural remedy that is usually quite effective in increasing fertility, it is also especially suitable for couples who are trying to conceive a baby. 

There are several ways to consume Andean maca for fertility, among them we have: 

  • Consume powdered maca, if we want to control the dose we take, it must be fresh and of high quality, this powder can be used in liquids such as coffee, milk or if you prefer in smoothies, it can also be used in soups and can be consume together with cereals. 
  • In the case of women, the consumption of red maca is recommended to increase fertility and thus achieve pregnancy, while in the case of men they should consume black maca, due to its high content of properties that allow increase sexual function, in addition to the mobility of sperm. 
  • It is recommended to start consuming Andean maca in small doses and gradually increase the dose.
  • As for the initial dose and the maintenance dose, it is three grams a day, this is approximately one tablespoon.
  • The dose should be increased between 6 and 9 grams, if the couple does not obtain results throughout the first month, keep in mind that this will depend on the degree of fertility of each of the couples. 
  • It is recommended to take it every day in the morning, for at least three months.
  • It is also recommended to see a specialist if you do not get results with Andean maca. 

 

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