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Maca Root Extract Macaamide
Maca root Introduction
Maca root is a plant that belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts), similar in appearance to radishes, native to Peru, and rich in nutrients such as iron, amino acids, potassium, calcium, and other vitamins and minerals.
Maca root is often processed into a powder that can be added to smoothies, granola, nutrition bars and other baked goods, as well as made into capsules and extracts. The active substance in maca is macramide.
Product Data Sheets
| Item | Specification |
| General Information | |
| Products Name | Maca Root powder |
| Botanical Name | Lepidium meyenii Walp |
| Part Used | Root |
| Test Method | HPLC |
| Physical Control | |
| Appearance | Light yellow to brown yellow Powder |
| Odor&Taste | Characteristic |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
| Ash | ≤5.0% |
| Particle Size | NLT 95% Pass 80 Mesh |
| Chemical Control | |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10.0ppm |
| Lead(Pb) | ≤2.0ppm |
| Arsenic(As) | ≤2.0ppm |
| Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1.0ppm |
| Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.1ppm |
| Microbial Control | |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10,000cfu/g |
| Yeast&Molds | ≤1,000cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
What are the health benefits of maca root extract?
Maca root extract is rich in fiber, vitamins A, B12, B6, calcium, magnesium, iron, etc. However, it is gaining popularity due to its potential benefits for fertility, energy and endurance, and sexual health.
Should I supplement with maca root extract?
Supplementing your diet with maca powder may not be necessary, as many of the benefits it provides can be obtained through a nutritionally balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
However, there is no harm in taking it and it can add healthy vitamins and minerals to your diet just like any other vegetable.
If you must take maca, a standardized dose of 1,500 to 3,000 milligrams per day is recommended, which can be supplemented by consuming dried maca root powder or maca extract.
Product benefits
In terms of physical health, macaamide powder is known for its role in improving sexual health and fertility. Both men and women may experience enhanced libido and reproductive function when using macaamide supplements. For women, macaamide can alleviate menstrual discomfort and ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Men might find improvements in erectile function and sperm quality after incorporating macaamide into their routine.
Where can I buy maca root extract macaamide?
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Product Data Sheets
| Analysis | Description | Result |
| Appearance | Brown powder | Conform |
| Odor | No special taste | Nasil |
| Identification | Conform with reference sample | HPLC |
| Mesh Size | 90%Though 80 Mesh | Conform |
| Loss on drying | <5% | 0.038 |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0% | GB5009.4 |
| Ash content | <20% | 0.1903 |
| Content (hypericin) | >0.3% | 0.301%（uv） |
| Heavy metal | <10ppm | Conform |
| Pesticide residue | Do not detect | Conform |
| Total bacteria | <1000cfu/g | Conform |
| Saccharomyces mycobacteria | <100cfu/g | Conform |
| Escherichia coli. | Do not detect | Conform |
| Salmonella | Do not detect | Conform |
When purchasing maca, be sure to check whether maca powder has been tested by a third party to ensure that it is produced according to quality standards, and do not buy maca products from unknown sources online.
As an extract supplier, if you are looking for high quality maca powder, please contact us.
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