Superfood of the Inca!™
Grown high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been used by the Inca and earlier Peruvian cultures for more than 1,500 years. For maximum health benefits, our Maca powder is a blend of a multitude of maca root colors found naturally in each harvest. It is grown without chemicals or herbicides, and the roots are sun-dried upon harvest.
Our Maca is processed in to powder using low temperatures to protect the nutritional value. The temperature reached is close to 40 degrees Celsius. At that temperature, many consider it to be raw while others believe it to be cooked.
Mel W –
Why is there no amount per serving stated? how many mg of organic maca root in 1/4 teaspoon?
Jerry Black –
Thanks Mel W,
Used as a food supplement the typical serving size can vary anywhere from one 500 mg capsule to a full tablespoon of dried powder. Since maca is used as a food in Peru and made into bread, soups and smoothies, sometimes people in the Andes mountains will consume several small roots in a day. This can amount to nearly two full tablespoons of dried powder. As a general rule we recommend a very low dosage on our labels to satisfy the FDA label requirements in the USA. Our packages usually state that 1/4 of a teaspoon be the starting dosage. I occasionally use 4 – 6 capsules a day, or, one or two teaspoons of power in a drink. Sometimes that amount used daily can feel like too much after a couple days and I will uses less or skip some days. The best way to try maca if you are unsure is to use 2 capsules with water. Or 1/4 a spoonful. That’s a good starting point for most people and you can occasionally increase that dose if you enjoy the extra energy.
To answer your other question: A teaspoon can hold about 5 grams. This is equal to 500 milligrams. So, if there are 500 mg in 1 teaspoon, 1/4 teaspoon would contain one fourth of this value; 1/4 x 500 = 125 Hence, there are 125 milligrams in one fourth of a teaspoon. This can vary a little due to factors such as the growing conditions from year to year. Some years the roots can be denser than other years.
I apologize for not providing with a more exacting answer, maca is often used a food supplement and the dosage can vary from person to person.
MacKenzie – Vital Living Salida Colorado –
The best maca I have tried! I use it daily in a smoothie, sell it out of my retail store, and use it some of our herbal formulas.