Organic Black Maca 800mg | Lepidium meyenii Hypocotyl | Organic Pullulan Capsule | 90 Vegan Capsules

800mg of certified organic black maca hypocotyl (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) per organic pullulan capsule. Whole powder, not a concentrated extract. Certified organic by Pro-Cert. Health Canada licensed NPN 80036489. Adult males only. Made in Canada under the InkaMaca brand.

Key Benefits

• Organic maca 800mg per capsule Lepidium meyenii Walp., hypocotyl | Whole powder | Black maca variety | Certified organic by Pro-Cert
• Health Canada licensed NPN 80036489 Adult males only
• Organic pullulan capsule Fermentation derived polysaccharide | Lower oxygen permeability than standard hypromellose capsules | Certified organic | No gelatin
• Seaweed extract flow agent Plant derived | Vegan
• Certified organic by Pro-Cert Maca and capsule shell | Grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers
• Non GMO | Gluten free | Soy free | Dairy free
• Made in Canada GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight
• 90 capsules At 4 capsules per day (2 capsules twice daily)

Before You Purchase

This product is for adult males only. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you suffer from any psychological disorder or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression, if you have high blood pressure, if you are taking blood thinners, or if you are taking antidepressants.

What Is Black Maca?

Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) is a root vegetable native to the high Andes of Peru, cultivated at 4,000 to 4,500 metres above sea level on the Junin plateau in central Peru. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family alongside broccoli, cabbage, and kale. The part used in this formula is the hypocotyl, the swollen underground stem that is the primary storage organ of the maca plant and contains the highest concentration of its active compounds.

Maca hypocotyls come in a range of colours. The three main commercial varieties are yellow (approximately 60% of the harvest), red (approximately 25%), and black (approximately 15%). Black maca is the rarest. The colour differences reflect differences in the phytochemical profile of each variety. In traditional Andean use, black maca was associated with stamina and physical endurance. All varieties share the same species (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) and the same plant part (hypocotyl). The Health Canada NPN 80036489 licence covers maca hypocotyl generically.

Whole Powder vs Concentrated Extract: What You Are Actually Getting

This formula contains 800mg of whole organic maca hypocotyl powder per capsule. Whole powder is the full maca hypocotyl ground into powder without concentration or extraction. It is not a 4:1 or 10:1 extract. 800mg of whole maca powder equals 800mg of raw maca hypocotyl. At 4 capsules per day, this formula provides 3,200mg of whole organic maca hypocotyl daily. This is the traditional food form of maca, consistent with how it has been consumed in the Andes for thousands of years.

Why an Organic Pullulan Capsule?

Most supplement capsules use hypromellose (HPMC), a semi-synthetic cellulose derivative. This formula uses an organic pullulan capsule. Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced by fermentation of the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. It is plant derived, vegan, and certified organic. Pullulan capsules have significantly lower oxygen permeability than HPMC capsules, providing better protection for oxygen sensitive contents. The organic pullulan capsule is consistent with the organic certification of the maca ingredient and the overall clean label positioning of this formula.

Organic Certification and High Altitude Sourcing

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

Maca is sourced from the Junin plateau in central Peru at 4,000 to 4,500 metres above sea level, where most other crops cannot survive. 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. Maca has been cultivated in this region for thousands of years, with Spanish colonial records from the 16th century documenting its use.

Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule)

• Organic Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp., hypocotyl) 800mg Whole hypocotyl powder | Black maca variety | Certified organic by Pro-Cert | NPN 80036489

Non medicinal ingredients: Magnesium stearate, organic pullulan capsule, seaweed extract.

Quality and Trust

• NPN 80036489 Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product
• Made in Canada GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight
• Certified organic by Pro-Cert Maca and capsule shell
• Black maca variety Rarest variety, approximately 15% of harvest
• Whole hypocotyl powder Not a concentrated extract
• Organic pullulan capsule Low oxygen permeability | Fermentation derived | Vegan
• Seaweed extract Plant derived flow agent
• Non GMO | Gluten free | Soy free | Dairy free
• 90 capsules At 4 capsules per day (2 capsules twice daily)

Who This Is For

• Adult males seeking certified organic black maca hypocotyl in whole powder form from a Health Canada licensed formula
• Those who want an organic pullulan capsule rather than a standard hypromellose capsule, for lower oxygen permeability and full organic certification throughout
• Health conscious consumers who prefer a certified organic, GMP manufactured, Canadian made maca supplement under the InkaMaca brand
• Adults who have reviewed the cautions and, where applicable, discussed maca supplementation with their healthcare practitioner

How to Use

Adult males: Take 2 capsules 2 times per day (4 capsules total per day). Each daily dose provides 3,200mg of organic maca hypocotyl.

Safety and Cautions

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you suffer from any psychological disorder or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression, if you have high blood pressure, if you are taking blood thinners, or if you are taking antidepressants. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing.

NPN 80036489. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.