The plan of the Cat belongs to the family of Brassicaceae, and its botanical name is Lepidium meyenii, is a plant that depletes the soil where it is grown to the point of not being able to grow anything else for several years.
The most important and precious part of Maca that is used in food is the root,, the tuber that grows in the soil, often also called Peruvian ginseng.
Maca is a product of good nutritional quality, can be used as an adjuvant during intense physical activity.
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Maca and its use in sport
The use of Maca in a sports environment is useful because helps modulate balance of sex hormones, promoting the synthesis of steroid hormones so it can be useful for physical structuring.
Let's see all its benefits:
- Improve the muscle skills, as has been shown in cyclists subjected to intense training: athletes who regularly use Andean maca testify that they feel more active, energized, because maca increases energy without conferring "nervousness".
- It protects muscle structures from damage caused by free radicals (ROS) this helps the body in the phases of recovery post workout: thanks to the content of vitamin C and selenium it has a good antioxidant action with free radicals.
- It supports the immunitary defense of athletes in order to reduce the risk of overtraining syndrome;
- Reduces the concentrations of inflammatory markers in the post-workout phase; for which it acts as an anti-inflammatory on our body, excellent for reducing the degenerative inflammation of the body which is at the base of all diseases, even serious ones such as tumors and neuro degenerative diseases;
- It prevents hypoglycaemic crises from intense physical efforts, thanks to its action on the mechanism of gluconeogenesis;
- Elevates the hemoglobin level in anemic subjects;
- Helps use fats faster;
- It improves anemia thanks to the iron content;
- It reduces chronic fatigue because it is an excellent tonic;
* Precisely: Maca is rich in essential amino acids (about 10%), mineral salts and vitamins, fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein (10%) and fibre. For this reason it can be defined as "restorative" and is used by those who need additional energy support both physically and mentally and who wish to develop lean mass. In fact, thanks to the presence of amino acids it gives this superfood anabolic properties and an adjuvant in increasing muscle mass in athletes.
- Help in case of stress and depression: an American study revealed that after 6 weeks of treatment with maca the subjects were less stressed and less anxious;
- It increases fertility and makes both the menstrual cycle and menopause less painful: the root helps balance hormone levels and relieves menopausal symptoms such as night sweats and hot flashes. Regulating estrogen levels can also help improve fertility and reduce symptoms related to conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, excessive hair growth, weight gain and acne;
- Strengthens memory, concentration and learning: unlike many energizing plants, Maca, however, does not contain harmful stimulants even if it has an effect similar to coffee, stimulating and rebalancing the nervous system and physiologically supporting the ability to concentrate, mental clarity and memory;
- Improve skin quality;
- Detoxifies the body;
- Strengthens bones by increasing bone density even in menopausal women, reducing the probability of developing a disabling osteoporotic situation;
- Increases the level of oxygen in the blood;
- Balances hormones;
Scientific studies on Maca
Thanks to scientific studies on Maca it has been possible to identify and isolate the components that are:
- Phenolic compounds:
- Flavonoids;
- Tannins;
- Glycosides and glucosinolates;
- Steroidal saponins;
- Essential amino acids;
- Iron;
- Football;
- Copper;
- Potassium;
- Zinc;
- Iodine;
- Selenium;
- B vitamins (B1, B2);
- Vitamin C;
- Vitamin A;
- fibers;
- Phosphorus;
- Manganese;
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