{"id":5353,"date":"2014-06-08T10:07:18","date_gmt":"2014-06-08T10:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/?p=5353"},"modified":"2014-06-04T10:53:01","modified_gmt":"2014-06-04T10:53:01","slug":"understanding-health-benefits-maca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/understanding-health-benefits-maca","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the health benefits of Maca"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"4a90ee8f0cea4b4c96057cc051b7c66d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/consultant\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-1.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Maca is a root that belongs to the radish family and used widely in the powder form. Another name that Maca bears is the \u201cPeruvian Ginseng\u201d because the root is grown on the mountains of Peru. Maca is good to be used in salads, smoothies, drinks, cooked food and juices, but never add it to super hot stuff, as it will lose all its benefits.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5390 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/maca-root-2.jpg\" alt=\"maca-root-2\" width=\"600\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/maca-root-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/maca-root-2-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many find its taste to be a bit strange, it tastes like toasted oats, but only at initial encounters, later you develop a taste for it and start feeling normal. For medicinal purposes, you can take its capsules also. However, do not take too much of it, it can have adverse effects on your hormones. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5385 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/152974391.jpg\" alt=\"152974391\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/152974391.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/152974391-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maca has properties that remove the acne and blemishes from your skin. Another benefit that Maca has for your skin is its ability to decrease the sensitivity of your skin. During hot or cold weather, Maca helps your skin to withstand the extreme weathers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/04\/sleepproblemsdepression.jpg\" alt=\"sleepproblemsdepression\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/04\/sleepproblemsdepression.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/04\/sleepproblemsdepression-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mood balance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maca is capable to restore mood balance in human beings, as it relieves feelings of anxiety, stress, depression and mood swings. Some people also experienced an increase in the mental energy and concentration level following the use of Maca.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5386 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/144110367.jpg\" alt=\"144110367\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/144110367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/144110367-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>General health<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"4a90ee8f0cea4b4c96057cc051b7c66d\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/marketing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-2.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Maca is an overall health generator. It supplies iron, vitamins, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and amino acids to the body. It is an effective way to cure anemia and cardiovascular diseases. If you consume Maca along with a good exercise regimen, you will notice an increase in muscle mass soon. If you have some health issues like cancer or high blood pressure, then you should consult a doctor regarding the use of Maca.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5387 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/147055223.jpg\" alt=\"147055223\" width=\"600\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/147055223.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/147055223-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Sexual function<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maca is a very good and effective way to increase sexual performance in both men and women. It boosts your libido and increases the endurance level. It also brings a balance in your hormones and improves fertility level.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5388 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/maca1.jpg\" alt=\"maca1\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/maca1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/06\/maca1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Vitamins<br \/>\n<\/strong>Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides abundance of calcium, zinc, iron, and magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5312 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/05\/depression_woman.jpg\" alt=\"depression_woman\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/05\/depression_woman.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2014\/05\/depression_woman-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Women\u2019s health and mood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maca is very effective in solving menstrual and the issues related to menopause in women. It alleviates body pain, cramps, anxiety, mood swings and depression in women. However, if you are pregnant or you are a lactating mother, you should avoid taking Maca.<br \/>\n<strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although, Maca has a recent popularity for being a supplement and a food ingredient but its benefits have been valued for quite a long period now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"4a90ee8f0cea4b4c96057cc051b7c66d\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n          <p><a id=\"link-15\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" id=\"img-15\" src=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n            <script>\r\n            var xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n              if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n                var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText);\r\n                document.getElementById(\"link-\"+myObj.id).setAttribute('href',myObj.url);\r\n                document.getElementById(\"img-\"+myObj.id).setAttribute('src','https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/\/uploads\/'+myObj.image);\r\n              }\r\n            };\r\n            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/\/api\/Ads\/15\", true);\r\n            xmlhttp.send();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        \r\n        <style>\r\n        *{box-sizing:border-box}.top-container{display: grid;grid-template-columns: auto auto auto;}.column{float:left;width:100%;padding: 0 7.5px 15px 7.5px;}.row{margin:0 -5px}.row:after{content:\"\";display:table;clear:both}@media screen and (max-width: 600px){.top-container{display: block;grid-template-columns: unset;}.column{width:100%;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}}.card{text-align:center;}.card_image img{width:100%}.card_body{padding:15px}.card_title{font-size: 14px;line-height: 19px;text-decoration: none;text-align:left;color: #333;}.card-heading{text-align: left;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}\r\n        <\/style>\r\n        <div class=\"row todays-top\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"card-heading\"> Recent Articles: <\/h3><div class=\"top-container\" id=\"todays-top\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <script>\r\n            var xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n            if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n            var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText); \r\n            myObj.forEach(function(item) {\r\n            document.getElementById('todays-top').innerHTML += '<div class=\"column\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card_image\"><a href=\"'+item.url+'\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"'+item.image+'\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card_body\"><a href=\"'+item.url+'\"><h3 class=\"card_title\">'+item.title+'<\/h3><\/a><a href=\"'+item.url+'\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>';\r\n            });\r\n            }\r\n            };\r\n            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/api\/Drprem_blogs\", true);\r\n            xmlhttp.send();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.videoWrapper{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0}.videoWrapper iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"videoWrapper\" id=\"video_7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                document.getElementById(\"video_\"+myObj.id).innerHTML = myObj.embed_video_code;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            }\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            };\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/api\/Videos\/7\", true);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.send();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maca is a root that belongs to the radish family and used widely in the powder form. 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