{"id":12535,"date":"2017-06-30T11:33:26","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T15:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=12535"},"modified":"2019-01-03T15:13:26","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T20:13:26","slug":"black-maca-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/black-maca-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Why Black Maca Is So Popular Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-f-n\/N-cp99ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Black maca<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em> Its very name connotes a mystical substance, something that might even be dangerous. On the contrary, people are buzzing about black maca\u00a0lately because of its many health-boosting qualities. Let\u2019s start from the beginning.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Kinds of Maca<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First off, maca is a root native to the Andean plateaus of Peru that\u2019s part of the cruciferous family (think broccoli or cabbage). Today it\u2019s used nutritionally and as a supplement in powder or capsule form, often as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\/N-cp99lv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adaptogen<\/a> (something that helps the body adapt to and manage stress) and an overall energy and vitality booster, according to Brian Tanzer, M.S., nutritionist and manager of scientific affairs for The Vitamin Shoppe.<\/p>\n<p>There are three types of maca: red, yellow, and black\u2014and each has its own individual properties. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4774384\/\">Yellow maca<\/a> is very common (and the most affordable, because it\u2019s the most harvested type of maca). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC548136\/\">Red maca<\/a>, the second most common, is often used to promote sexual function and happens to taste the sweetest. The rarest type, Black maca, is now quickly gaining popularity because of its many health-boosting properties, as well as the fact that it\u2019s hardest to come by.<\/p>\n<!-- Shortcode [rr-products] does not match the conditions -->\n<p>In general, Black maca is chock-full of the good stuff. \u201cIt\u2019s got essential nutrients, including amino acids, essential fatty acids, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-c\/N-cp99i1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/magnesium\/N-cp99i6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">magnesium<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/zinc\/N-cp99i9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zinc,<\/a>\u201d Tanzer notes.<\/p>\n<p>Here are four functions Black maca can positively affect:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Memory<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While more research is still needed, Black maca may be useful for promoting healthier cognitive function. A study on mice in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1534053\/\"><em>Journal of Evidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine<\/em><\/a> found that Black maca may improve learning and memory by its capacity to reduce oxidative stress. \u201cWhen different varieties of maca (red, yellow and black) were compared for its capacity to induce memory improvement, Black maca showed the greatest effect,\u201d the study reported.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Sperm Count<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Maca has been believed to promote a strong reproductive system (boosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17367428\">sexual behavior<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18801111\">libido<\/a>), and new evidence says it can also potentially increase sperm count. In a study done on mice, it was also shown that Black maca improved sperm count, according to the journal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16961569\"><em>Andrologia<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Energy &amp; Mood<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Maca is frequently consumed to boost both both energy and mood. The research looking at maca for energy and mood is still developing, but some randomized trials have shown promise, according to a study done by the journal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/m\/pubmed\/19781622\/\"><em>Ethnopharmacology<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The study looked at cyclists and found they had performed better after maca supplementation, as opposed to those who did not supplement with maca. A 2008 study in the journal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18784609\"><em>Menopause<\/em><\/a> also found that maca may have a positive effect on the moods of those with depression and anxiety. While people might not be swapping coffee for black maca any time soon, it may be a great way to supplement your morning ritual.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. bone Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Black maca was shown to have some protective effects on bone architecture in female mice, according to a study in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20616517\"><em>Research in Complimentary Science<\/em><\/a>. It may also increase bone density in women, according to the journal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3614644\/\"><em>International Journal of Biomedical Science<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in taking black maca, it\u2019s easy to do: You can pop the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-f-n\/N-cp99ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maca powder<\/a>\u00a0into a smoothie, sprinkle it on your yogurt, or add a few teaspoons to your favorite baked good recipe.<\/p>\n<p>Maca also comes in gelatinized form, which is said to be easier on the digestive system since it has had the starch removed. In gelatinized maca, the nutrients are also more potent. On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-f-n\/N-cp99ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gelatinized maca <\/a>has fewer enzymes and glucosinates (which can help balance hormones), since the heating process destroys them.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Diggin\u2019 What\u2019s Good? For more essential health facts, tips, and inspiration, joi<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>n our Facebook communities,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/EatingHealthyVitaminShoppe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eating Healthy<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/StayingFitVitaminShoppe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staying Fit<\/a>, today!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, you&#8217;ve heard of maca. But have you heard of black maca?<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/black-maca-benefits\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">4 Reasons Why Black Maca Is So Popular Right Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":12536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[286,5,7,9],"tags":[347,314],"class_list":["post-12535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editors-picks","category-health","category-nutrition","category-the-latest","tag-black-maca","tag-maca"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>4 Reasons Why Black Maca Is So Popular Right Now | What\u2019s Good blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sure, you&#039;ve heard of maca. 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