Maca and sport
Traditionally, maca is used to increase energy and endurance in athletes. It has been noticed that when using this root athletes perform better and they are at lesser risk to experience body failure. Their improvement is better both, physically and mentally. One reason to that is extremely rich source of sterols present in Maca. As a result, weight lifters, body builders, athletes and runners are increasingly using maca.
Unlike caffeine, maca is a healthy choice for increasing energy because it is not a stimulant and it is totally natural and non-addictive food. Maca is nutritionally potent food and has an excellent source of amino acids, vitamin B and C as well as minerals such as, zinc, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iodine.
Study research
Maca is an ideal supplement for athletes and others who want to improve overall energy. Even some physicians will recommend maca to athletes as a safe natural nutritional supplement and as an alternative to artificial stimulants. Another effect that has been noted by many people is that when using maca their mental clarity and focus increased significantly.
Furthermore, it is also believed that maca can stabilize blood pressure, boost immunity, and harmonize the body’s overall vitality.
In a research, eight trained male cyclists were given maca extract for consumption in a period of time of 14 days. In this study it was investigated the effect of maca supplementation on endurance performance and sexual desire in trained male cyclist. The results showed that in the trained male cyclist, maca extract improved 40 km cycling time trial performance, significantly as well as their sexual desire.
It is good to know that maca root works equally well for both genders, men and women and it helps to balance and restore energy in body according to individual needs. When tired and exhausted, maca is used as an excellent natural body wake-up food, helping bring back energy and better athletic performance.
Maca products are offered as energy drinks (mostly recommended) or in capsules found in most health food shops worldwide, easy to prepare. The most natural form of maca is dry powdered maca. Unlike other recommended products for boosting body system, maca can be used daily and has no chemicals that interfere with endocrine function.
