Indian Elements Maca Powder, 30 g

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Indian Elements Maca is a finely ground powder made from one ingredient: the dried root of the maca plant, Lepidium meyenii. It is sold as a food supplement in a sealed pack of 30 grams.

What maca is

Maca belongs to the mustard family (Brassicaceae), so turnip, cabbage and garden cress are its relatives. The nickname "Peruvian ginseng" is misleading: maca is not in the same plant family as ginseng. Farmers in the central Andes of Peru have grown maca for more than 2,000 years, at 4,000 to 4,500 metres above sea level.

The edible part is a small, pear-shaped body formed where the root and the base of the stem grow together. Analyses put the dried root at about 59% carbohydrates, 10% protein and 2% fat.

What is in the Indian Elements Maca pack

• Net quantity: 30 grams
• Ingredients: Lepidium Meyenii (100% natural)
• Storage: a dark and dry place

Indian Elements sells herbs and herbal mixes and describes them as 100% natural and vegan.

The maker's directions

The brand gives 1 gram per day as the daily amount, and its website calls this the maximum. It advises building up gradually and taking a one-week break after every two weeks of use. Its suggestion is to mix the powder into smoothies, shakes, yoghurt or soup. The maker describes the taste as sweet, nutty and slightly bitter, like raw cacao.

Good to know

This product is sold to adults aged 18 and over only. It is a food supplement and not a medicine. Do not exceed the stated daily amount, and do not use it in place of a varied diet. The maker prints these cautions:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Ask your doctor before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have health complaints.
• Not for people with kidney or heart problems, high or low blood pressure or diabetes, or for anyone under the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs.
• A pack with a broken seal should not be bought or sold.

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