BrainMax Super Maca extract, 700 mg, 100 vegetable capsules

Studies confirm increased energy and physical performance

Maca has been the subject of various studies focusing on its potential health benefits, including its effects on energy levels. Several studies have examined its effect on physical performance. For example, a 2009 study conducted by researchers at Northumbria University ² found that athletes who took Maca powder for 14 days showed significant improvements in their 40 km cycling time trial times compared to their previous performances. The study concluded that maca could be beneficial for improving physical performance, suggesting the need for further research in this area. 

Maca increases male fertility

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has a significant effect on male fertility , especially on sperm quality and quantity. . Studies suggest that consuming maca improves sperm quality and concentration . A 2021 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed that maca has positive effects on the spermiogram , i.e. on the analytical evaluation of the ejaculate. In addition to physical performance, maca has also been studied for its effects on sexual desire. A pilot study with trained cyclists showed that after 14 days of use, cyclists' libido increased compared to baseline tests. In another study, ³ men aged 21-56 were given Maca in one of two doses: 1,500 mg or 3,000 mg or placebo. Improvements in libido were observed with Maca from 8 weeks of treatment. ⁴

Why is an extract better than a classic powder?

Maca contains bioactive substances that are behind all its effects. Extracts are better absorbed than root powder because they enter your bloodstream faster and are much more concentrated and so a much smaller amount is needed for Maca to start working. Maca extract is in a 6:1 ratio. 

8/10 women suffer from hormonal imbalance

Hormonal imbalance is a condition in which the body produces too much or too little of one or more hormones. If hormones are not in balance, this will manifest in women of childbearing age by the development of PMS, or premenstrual syndrome. This includes symptoms such as: headaches, bloating, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, abdominal pain or restlessness. Maca when used regularly It helps optimize women's hormonal system and thus alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, as well as the unpleasant symptoms of menopause.

A study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine showed that Maca helps improve hormonal profiles and reduce symptoms associated with menopause in women, as well as female fertility .

How do adaptogens work? 

Maca, as an adaptogen, is known for its ability to help increase strength, endurance , and optimize hormones. . Adaptogens help increase stress resistance and reduce anxiety by preventing the release of stress hormones (CRH -> cortisol). In other words, they help reduce your body's need to produce stress hormones in response to stress. This prevents adrenal exhaustion and other negative effects associated with the impacts of stress, such as: anxiety, hormonal imbalance, loss of libido or thyroid problems.