Organic Maca 800mg per Capsule (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl). Certified Organic. Organic Pullulan Capsule. Health Canada Licensed (NPN 80036489).

Each capsule contains Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl) 800mg. Health Canada licensed natural health product (NPN 80036489). Adult males: 2 capsules, 2 times per day. Organic pullulan capsule. Non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free. Made in Canada. 90 capsules (approximately 22 day supply at 4 capsules per day).

Key Facts

• Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl): 800mg per capsule
• Certified organic by Pro-Cert
• Whole maca hypocotyl powder (not a concentrated extract)
• Per 2-capsule dose: 1,600mg organic maca hypocotyl
• Per full daily dose (4 capsules): 3,200mg organic maca hypocotyl
• Adult males: 2 capsules, 2 times per day (4 capsules total per day)
• 90 capsules approximately 22 day supply at 4 capsules per day
• Health Canada licensed (NPN 80036489)
• Organic pullulan capsule (fermentation-derived, vegan)
• Non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free
• Made in Canada

What This Product Does

Add the verbatim NPN approved uses from NPN 80036489 licence here. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What Is Maca?

Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) is a root vegetable native to the high Andes of Peru, grown at altitudes of 4,000 to 4,500 metres above sea level. It is one of the few crops that can survive and thrive at this extreme altitude, where temperatures fluctuate dramatically, UV radiation is intense, and the growing season is short. These harsh conditions are part of what makes maca cultivation distinctive and the plant itself resilient.

Maca belongs to the Brassicaceae family, the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage, kale, and radish. The part used in this formula is the hypocotyl, the swollen underground stem that is commonly called the root. The hypocotyl is the primary storage organ of the maca plant and contains the highest concentration of its active compounds.

Maca has been cultivated in the Andes for thousands of years, both as a food crop and in traditional Andean medicine. It was historically used by Andean populations as a food staple and traded with lowland communities. Spanish colonial records from the 16th century document its use and cultivation.

Black Maca: The Rarest Variety

Maca hypocotyls come in a range of colours, from cream and yellow to red, purple, and black. The colour refers to the colour of the hypocotyl skin. The three main commercial varieties are yellow (the most common, approximately 60% of the harvest), red (approximately 25%), and black (approximately 15%, the rarest).

Black maca is the rarest of the three main varieties. In traditional Andean use, different colour varieties were associated with different uses, with black maca traditionally associated with stamina and physical endurance. The colour differences reflect differences in the phytochemical profile of each variety, though all varieties share the same species (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) and the same plant part (hypocotyl).

The medicinal ingredient in this formula is listed in the Health Canada NPN 80036489 licence as Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl). Verify whether the black variety is specified in the NPN licence before publishing.

Whole Powder vs. Concentrated Extract

This formula contains 800mg of whole organic maca hypocotyl powder per capsule. This is different from a concentrated extract. A concentrated extract uses multiple parts of raw material to produce a smaller amount of extract (for example, a 4:1 extract uses 4 parts raw material to produce 1 part extract, concentrating the active compounds). Whole powder contains the full maca hypocotyl ground into powder without concentration. 800mg of whole maca powder = 800mg of raw maca hypocotyl. At the recommended dose of 4 capsules per day, this formula provides 3,200mg of whole organic maca hypocotyl per day.

What Is Gelatinized Maca?

Gelatinization is a processing method where raw maca is cooked under pressure to remove the starch content. Raw maca contains significant starch that can cause digestive discomfort in some people. Gelatinized maca has this starch removed, which improves digestibility and concentrates the active compounds relative to the raw weight. Despite the name, gelatinization does not involve gelatin. This formula uses an organic pullulan capsule and contains no animal derived ingredients.

About the Organic Pullulan Capsule

This formula uses an organic pullulan capsule shell, which is different from the hypromellose (HPMC) capsules used in most supplements. Pullulan is a polysaccharide (a type of carbohydrate) produced by fermentation of the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. It is plant-derived and vegan. Pullulan capsules have very low oxygen permeability compared to HPMC capsules, which means they provide better protection for oxygen-sensitive contents. The pullulan capsule in this formula is certified organic.

The non-medicinal ingredients also include Seaweed Extract, used as a flow agent. Seaweed extract is plant derived and vegan.

Organic Certification

The maca in this formula is certified organic by Pro-Cert, a Canadian organic certification body. The capsule shell is also organic pullulan. Organic certification means the maca was grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, and the supply chain has been audited for compliance with organic standards.

High Altitude Sourcing

Maca is sourced from the high Andes of Peru, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. Maca is one of the few crops that can grow at altitudes of 4,000 to 4,500 metres, where most other crops cannot survive. The Junin plateau in central Peru is the primary maca-growing region. The combination of high altitude, intense UV radiation, cold temperatures, and mineral-rich volcanic soils creates the conditions in which maca has evolved and thrives.

Understanding the Dose and Supply

The recommended dose is 2 capsules, 2 times per day, for a total of 4 capsules per day. At 90 capsules and 4 capsules per day, one bottle provides approximately 22 days of supply (just over 3 weeks).

Per 2-capsule dose: Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl) 1,600mg
Per full daily dose (4 capsules): Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl) 3,200mg

Understanding the Ingredient Content

Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl): 800mg per capsule
Suggested Use: Adult males: 2 capsules, 2 times per day
Capsules per bottle: 90
Supply at 4 capsules per day: approximately 22 days
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Organic Pullulan Capsule, Seaweed Extract

Who May Consider This Product

• Adult males
• Those interested in certified organic maca from the Peruvian Andes
• Those who want a whole maca hypocotyl powder formula (not a concentrated extract)
• Those who want an organic pullulan capsule rather than a standard HPMC capsule
• Those who want a Health Canada licensed natural health product (NPN 80036489) made in Canada

Consult a health care practitioner before use if: you are taking antidepressants or blood thinners; you have high blood pressure or any psychological disorder such as frequent anxiety or depression. See full safety information below.

Quality and Purity

• Health Canada licensed natural health product (NPN 80036489)
• Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl) 800mg per capsule
• Certified organic by Pro-Cert
• Organic pullulan capsule shell
• Non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free
• 90 capsules
• Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use.

Safety Information and Cautions

If you suffer from any psychological disorder and/or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use.

If you have high blood pressure, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.

If you are taking blood thinners, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.

If you are taking antidepressants, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Keep out of reach of children.

About InkaMaca Organic Black Maca 800mg

What it is: Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl) 800mg per capsule. Whole maca hypocotyl powder, not a concentrated extract. Certified organic by Pro-Cert. Black maca variety (the rarest, approximately 15% of harvest). 90 organic pullulan capsules.

What it does: Add verbatim NPN approved uses from NPN 80036489 licence before publishing.

What’s in it: Organic maca hypocotyl powder sourced from the high Andes of Peru (4,000 to 4,500 metres altitude). Organic pullulan capsule (fermentation-derived polysaccharide, low oxygen permeability, vegan). Seaweed extract (flow agent, plant-derived). Magnesium stearate.

How to take it: Adult males: 2 capsules, 2 times per day (4 capsules total per day). 90 capsules = approximately 22 day supply at 4 capsules per day. Per daily dose: 3,200mg organic maca hypocotyl.

Who it’s for: Adult males. Consult a health care practitioner before use if taking antidepressants or blood thinners, or if you have high blood pressure or psychological disorders.

Where it’s made: Canada. Maca sourced from Peru. Certified organic by Pro-Cert. Health Canada licensed (NPN 80036489).