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Maca Is An Natural Herb That Increases Libido and Sexual Health

By John Bradstreet

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Maca root is often referred to as the 'Peruvian ginseng", even though it has no relationship. It was used by the Inca to increase stamina, strength, energy,libido and sexual health. Legend has it that during the height of the Inca Empire warriors would be given maca to make them stronger and fiercer in battle. But, after conquering a city soldiers were not allowed to consume maca in an attempt to protect the women from their powerful sexual impulses. Maca's ability to increase stamina, enhance libido and sexual health have been part of the Peruvian culture for many years. Peruvians use maca in a number of ways in their diets. They use it to make hot porridge, cookies, cakes and blender drinks.

Maca is a radish like root that is grown in the Junin plateau in Peru's Central Highlands. It is typically dried and stored and can keep up to seven years. Acreage dedicated to producing maca has increased dramatically over the last several years as more and more people discover that it really can increase libido, sexual health and overall energy. Peruvians use maca to put more fire into their sex lives. In the U.S., Europe and Japan in is gaining ardent followers as people realize the positive affects it has.

The medical community has shown interest in the affects that maca has on sexual health. According to the international medical community maca definitely has energy boosting properties, both physically and sexually. In one study done by Dr. Gustavo Gonzales of Peru's Cayetano Heredia University found that in a nine month study of men between the ages of 20 and 40 there was a 200% increase in libido and a doubling in their sperm count.

The highly respected publication Urology, who first published studies on Viagra, wrote in their April 2000 edition that their studies involving maca found that it improved libido, sexual function and energy. They stated that energy and sexual function nearly doubled after only 21 days. An article sourced from the Scottish Herbal News, stated in Scotland a natural aphrodisiac, known as maca, is being touted as the female Viagra. The liquid extract is said to be of benefit in boosting the libido of both sexes but of particular value to females.

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that 25% of men over 40 have some types of concern over sexual performance. Some of the more common concerns are the ability to have an erection, changes in sex drive, satisfaction with activity and changes in performance over last year. These are areas where maca can play an important role in helping to correct.

Maca stimulates natural hormone production by inducing optimal function of the pituitary and endocrine glands. Instead of introducing synthetic drugs to supply risky hormones to the body, maca acts naturally nourishing the glands and helping the natural production of these hormones. The pituitary gland stimulating properties of maca are enormous.

In conclusion, maca is an herb that has been used for hundreds of years to enhance sexual health. If you are looking for a natural alternative that is proven by science and several centuries of continued and increased use to provide this benefit then you may want to do a little more research into it.

John Bradstreet is an experienced Biochemist with extensive knowledge in nutritional supplementation. He is committed to a healthier lifestyle through natural means. To learn more about the sexual health benefits of Maca we have included additional links at the bottom of the page to help educate you on the subject. Or you can subscribe to our Vitamin and Supplement Blog.

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