Organic Peruvian Maca -- Adaptogenic Root from the Andean Highlands, Traditional Use

Are you looking for an organic adaptogenic plant of Andean origin, grown at an altitude of over 4000m in extreme conditions that concentrate its active compounds, to support your vitality and hormonal balance according to a millenary tradition? Flamant Vert Organic Peruvian Maca is a powder of organic Lepidium meyenii root, grown in the Peruvian Andean highlands above 4000m altitude. Certified Organic Agriculture.

The benefits of Flamant Vert organic Maca

• Grown at over 4000m altitude: the extreme climatic conditions of the Andes (intense cold, strong UV, poor volcanic soil) stress the plant and concentrate its bioactive compounds. Low-altitude maca does not have the same profile.
• Macamides and macaridines: alkamides specific to maca, not present in other plants, studied for their role in libido, vitality, and hormonal balance.
• Specific glucosinolates: maca contains glucosinolates (like cruciferous vegetables) with specific profiles depending on the color of the root.
• Natural source of zinc, magnesium, and iodine: three essential micronutrients naturally concentrated in the root.
• Certified Organic Agriculture: pesticide-free, certified Peruvian origin.

Maca and its active ingredients

Macamides and macaridines

Macamides are acylethanolamines specific to maca (benzylamine and fatty acids), not present in any other known plant. They are considered the main compounds responsible for the adaptogenic effects of maca on libido, fertility, and vitality. They act in particular on the endocannabinoid system without direct interaction with sex hormones, which distinguishes maca from phytohormone plants. Preliminary human clinical studies have shown effects on libido in both men and women. These properties are based on traditional Andean use; there is no official EFSA health claim for maca.

Glucosinolates

Maca contains specific glucosinolates (glucotropaeolin, m-methoxybenzyl glucosinolate) that differ from those in broccoli or cabbage. Their role in hormonal balance is the subject of active research.

Plant sterols and minerals

Maca contains beta-sitosterol and other phytosterols, as well as zinc (normal functioning of the reproductive system), magnesium (reduction of fatigue), and iodine (normal thyroid function) naturally concentrated by the Andean volcanic soil.

Who is this Maca for?

• People wishing to support their vitality and libido with a traditional Andean adaptogenic plant
• People in periods of chronic fatigue or intense stress looking for a baseline adaptogen
• Women wishing to support their hormonal balance naturally, particularly during perimenopause (excluding medical treatment)
• Athletes looking for a natural vitality supplement derived from the Andean tradition

Composition

Traditional use only. No health claims authorized in Europe for maca. Does not replace medical treatment. Certified Organic Agriculture.

Dosage

3 to 6 tablets per day with a large glass of water, preferably during meals. The effects of maca are gradual: allow for 4 to 8 weeks of regular consumption before evaluating the results. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions

• Not recommended for people suffering from hormone-dependent cancer (breast, prostate, uterus) without mandatory medical advice
• Not recommended for people suffering from thyroid pathologies without medical advice (iodine and glucosinolate content)
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice
• Does not replace medical or hormonal treatment
• Keep out of reach of children

FAQ

Does maca act as a phytoestrogen?
No, this is an important characteristic that distinguishes maca from soy or red clover. Maca is not a phytohormone plant: its macamides do not mimic sex hormones but act via other mechanisms (endocannabinoid system, hypothalamic-pituitary axis). It remains discouraged in cases of hormone-dependent cancer as a precaution.

Which color of maca should I choose?
Yellow maca is the most common and the best studied. Red maca is said to be richer in glucosinolates and more studied for bone and prostate health. Black maca is said to be the most studied for memory and male fertility. This Flamant Vert powder is a traditional yellow maca.

Are the effects of maca clinically proven?
Yes, several human clinical studies (randomized double-blind) have shown significant effects on libido and general well-being, notably a reference study by Prof. Gonzales (2002) and more recent studies. The evidence remains limited in number but consistent.

The organic adaptogenic root from the Andes, grown at 4000m for maximum concentration

Organic Lepidium meyenii, Peru origin altitude 4000m, natural macamides and glucosinolates. Flamant Vert maca to support your vitality according to the millenary Andean tradition.

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