Description

Maca is a Peruvian plant that may have various health benefits, such as boosting libido, increasing energy, and improving mood. It may also help manage menopause symptoms and blood pressure.

Maca grows in the Andes mountains. It is a cruciferous vegetable, meaning that it is related to broccoli, cabbage, and kale.

Maca is a common ingredient in Peruvian cooking that gives dishes an earthy flavor. Typically added to smoothies, juice, and shakes, the ground root powder can also be used as an ingredient in coffee, chocolate, or oils. In Peru, whole maca root is often added to soup and oatmeal, roasted and consumed as a vegetable, or made into a fermented beverage called “chicha de maca.”

Aside from its culinary uses, maca may also have several health benefits.