Maca : L'hormone Superfood
For those of you who have tried Maca in your smoothies in the morning know the energising benefits that this Peruvian “ginseng” provides; an ancient and historical remedy used by warriors in the Andes Mountains in Peru for years! It has an incredible reputation for providing long-lasting energy, improved clarity and helping cut back on those lattes throughout the day.
QUELS SONT LES AVANTAGES DE LA MACA ?
Équilibre hormonal
Another great feature that most don’t know about Maca is its amazing benefits for hormone balancing; a secret within its library of benefits! It is one of the leading nutritional benefits that Maca provides! Naturally, an adaptogen helps our body adapt to stress. Maca works within our body to lower cortisol levels that have been shown to cause imbalances in our sex hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, testosterone and even our DHEA. Maca is rich in polysaccharides (which is essential to our body to gain energy from the food we eat as well as help with our cell structures ), loaded with antioxidants, dietary fibre, iron, magnesium, selenium and even calcium! Considered to be a cruciferous vegetable ( think broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage), it naturally contains a compound called I-3-C, which is responsible for metabolising excess estrogen in the body and helping balance out progesterone and even testosterone. In recent studies, Maca has been shown to help with fertility for both men and women by increasing libido, sperm count and quality, as well as assisting with estrogen and progesterone levels in women which all can play a role in infertility.
Ménopause
Un autre avantage supplémentaire, et souvent le plus évoqué en ce qui concerne la Maca et ses bienfaits hormonaux, est son rôle dans les symptômes de la ménopause. Si vous êtes une femme péri-ménopausée, vos oreilles viennent peut-être de se redresser, car nous savons tous combien les sueurs nocturnes, les sautes d'humeur, l'irritabilité et la baisse de libido peuvent être désagréables. Les prestataires de soins de santé abordent souvent les symptômes de la ménopause avec des hormones synthétiques et d'autres traitements ; cependant, la Maca est un excellent soutien, surtout pour ces sueurs nocturnes et les bouffées de chaleur pour ces personnes !
La domination des œstrogènes
Maca alongside menopausal help can be a supporter for those who suffer from a condition called Estrogen Dominance – a situation when the body has too much estrogen and causes like fibroids, endometriosis, painful periods, breast lumps, weight gain, water retention and even depression. Maca is most definitely a powerhouse of nutrients adaptable for all users; however, when I discuss the benefits with my clients, it is always for its fantastic role in hormone balancing and libido increasing effects for both men and women. I find the best way to include maca in your daily routine is to try it in powder form, Organika has both capsules and gelatinized powder! ( I love the maca+cacao ) . I rotate in smoothies, energy balls or even in my coffee in the morning and have noticed the benefits within a few days! For more recipes or information in regards to Maca, be sure to check out Organika as well as follow our social media channels! Lots of great information and recipes!
-Chélan Wilkins, RHN- Mère de deux enfants, et formatrice à l'éducation nationale pour Organika.
