Medicinal Ingredient (per 1 capsule)
Organic Maca ....... 0.8 g (800 mg)
(Lepidium meyenii Walp., Hypocotyl)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Magnesium stearate, Organic Pullulan Capsule, Seaweed Extract

Recommended Dose
Adult (Males): 2 Capsules 2 times per day.

Cautions and Warnings
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.

Q: What does this product do?
A: Add the verbatim NPN approved uses from NPN 80036489 licence here before publishing. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Q: What is maca?
A: 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 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 commonly called the root. Maca has been cultivated in the Andes for thousands of years, both as a food crop and in traditional Andean medicine. Spanish colonial records from the 16th century document its cultivation and use.

Q: What is black maca and how is it different from other maca varieties?
A: 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 purposes, 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).

Q: What does gelatinized mean and does this product contain gelatin?
A: 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. Despite the name, gelatinization does not involve gelatin. This formula uses an organic pullulan capsule and contains no animal-derived ingredients. It is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Q: What is the difference between whole maca powder and a concentrated extract?
A: This formula contains 800mg of whole organic maca hypocotyl powder per capsule. Whole powder means the maca hypocotyl is simply dried and ground into powder without concentration. 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 maca to produce 1 part extract, concentrating the active compounds. 800mg of whole maca powder equals 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.

Q: What is a pullulan capsule and why is it used?
A: 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 standard hypromellose (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, which is also plant-derived and vegan.

Q: Is this product certified organic?
A: Yes. 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.

Q: How do I take this product and how long will 90 capsules last?
A: Adult males: 2 capsules, 2 times per day (4 capsules total 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: 1,600mg organic maca hypocotyl. Per full daily dose (4 capsules): 3,200mg organic maca hypocotyl.

Q: Is this product suitable for vegans or vegetarians?
A: Yes. The capsule shell is organic pullulan, a fermentation-derived polysaccharide. The other non-medicinal ingredients (Magnesium Stearate and Seaweed Extract) are also plant-derived. There are no animal-derived ingredients in this formula. This product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It is also non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, and dairy free.

Q: Are there any cautions I should know about?
A: 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. Add the verbatim contraindications and known adverse reactions from NPN 80036489 licence before publishing. Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.