Mixed Maca Capsules
Organic 10:1 Extract

Junin-Pasco, Peru

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4370-bio
Premium 10:1 extract of three varieties of maca (Lepidium peruvianum roots) sourced directly from a farm in the Andes situated above the city of San Pedro de Cajas, Junín, Peru, 4,000m above sea level. Harvested by hand and extracted using pure water. Vegan. 100 capsules
  • 10:1 maca extract obtained using only water and food grade ethanol (from sugar cane)
  • Every 1,000mg of maca extract corresponds to 10,000mg of fresh maca
  • 500mg maca extract (5,000mg fresh maca) per capsule
  • Blend of yellow, red and black maca varieties in a 50:40:10 ratio, which reflects a typical harvest
  • No chemical residues such as acetone or N-hexane
  • Broad nutrient spectrum from the combination of maca species
  • 100% natural, non-GMO, no additives
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Finest Origin - Highest Grade

  • 10:1 maca extract (50% yellow, 40% red, 10% black) in HPMC capsule shells
  • Cultivated at 4,050-4,200m above sea level in the Peruvian Andes (above the town of San Pedro de Cajas, Tarma, Junín)
  • Harvested by hand from the end of May through August
  • Extraction performed using only water and food grade ethanol derived from sugar cane
  • No chemical residues such as acetone or N-hexane
  • The extraction process dissolves the difficult-to-digest starches found in the roots
  • Phytochemicals are released during extraction and therefore easier to absorb
  • 0.06% macamide content guaranteed by HPLC measurement method
  • Long shelf life

How are we different?

Our maca is sourced exclusively from Junín, Peru, a traditional region for maca cultivation with the only natural distribution of maca in the world. There, the maca plant grows at an altitude of 4,050-4,200m on a small slope near the mountain town of San Pedro de Cajas (population 15,300) in the province of Tarma. This traditional growing region is only a few kilometres away from Junín National Reserve and the mountain lake Junín, the second largest lake in Peru. Lake Junín and the surrounding area has a particularly rainy microclimate and a soil composition that differs from the rest of the Junín region (among other particularities, it has a 10-fold higher magnesium content).

The maca roots are harvested exclusively by hand and sun dried when conditions allow. The tubers are then disinfected with ozonated water and ground into a powder to prepare the valuable compounds contained within for extraction, a process which is conducted entirely with water and food grade ethanol derived from sugar cane. In Peru, extracts are only made in a concentration of 10:1. Extracts with higher concentrations such as 20:1 are made in China (from maca roots of unknown origin), but the composition of a 10:1 extract is closer to that of the raw root and completely sufficient.

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  • Raw materials sourced exclusively from premium suppliers who are committed to fair working conditions
  • Our select raw materials are the basis of all our formulations
  • Gentle on-site processing
  • High-quality production (freeze drying, cold pressing)
  • No artificial additives (no artificial flavours/sweeteners or artificial vitamin C)
  • Complete avoidance of all unnecessary additives and adjuvants
  • We voluntarily declare all ingredients
  • Systematic quality testing in independent laboratories
  • Amber glass and compostable pouches used for packaging
  • Packaged in the EU according to HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000:2018 standards
  • Stored in non-toxic containers
  • Shipped in mineral oil-free boxes
  • All products guaranteed 100% free from magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, nanoparticles (no legal opportunism), genetic engineering, artificial colours and flavours, titanium dioxide and added sugar & sweeteners

Maca

The maca plant (Lepidium meyenii) belongs to the cruciferous family and the cress genus (Lepidium). It is thus related to watercress, garden cress, rapeseed and mustard. Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is native to the Peruvian Andes, where it has been cultivated at high altitudes for about 2,000 years. It is considered a complete food in the Andes and is used as a tonic for their armed forces. Mainly the tubers of the maca plant are used; they taste slightly sweet and can be boiled or slowly baked in the oven. The region's traditional dishes also include a sweet and very aromatic porridge made from maca, known as mazamorra.

Maca Blend

Maca varieties, along with their differing colouration, have distinct characteristics due to the unique spectrum of ingredients they each contain. The main varieties of maca are yellow, black and red, but the roots are not easily distinguishable when ground into a powder. This blend of maca combines the benefits of the three main varieties of maca in a ratio that mimics a typical harvest: 50:40:10 yellow, red and black.

Extract

Maca products are available in a variety of preparations and dosages. In an extraction, one or several constituents are separated from the raw plant material by solvents (in this case, water and food grade ethanol), resulting in a concentrate in which the valuable phytochemicals are present in a condensed form. This process also results in improved digestibility, as any starches that are difficult to digest are filtered out during the extraction process. The phytochemicals that remain are thus easier to absorb.

Cultivation & Processing

Cultivation

The maca plant, from which our blend is made, grows in its traditional region of Junín, Peru at an altitude of 4,050-4,200m above sea level on a gentle slope near the mountain town of San Pedro de Cajas (population 15,300) in the province of Tarma. Due to the altitude, it is exposed to extreme climatic conditions: strong temperature fluctuations, strong winds and intense UV radiation. The growing region is only a few kilometres away from Junín National Reserve and Lake Junín, Peru's second largest lake. The area surrounding Lake Junín has a particularly rainy microclimate and a soil composition that differs from the rest of the Junín region in, among other traits, its 10-fold higher magnesium content. The Junín region harbours the world's only natural distribution of maca plants.

Harvested by Hand and Gently Processed

The maca plants are harvested by hand from the end of May through August and sun dried on large tarpaulins when conditions allow. The tuberous root is then disinfected with ozonated water, ground into a fine powder and the valuable ingredients extracted using water and food grade ethanol derived from sugar cane.

Nutritional Values

Ingredients: 10:1 Maca Extract (50% yellow, 40% red, 10% black).
Capsule shells: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose.
Contains: 100 capsules

Ingredients / 2 Capsules % NRV*
Mixed Maca Extract (10:1) 1,000mg -

* Nutrient Reference Value

Per capsule: 500mg mixed maca extract (10:1)
In total: 50,000mg mixed maca extract (10:1)/jar

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Dosage

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-2 capsules (500mg of 10:1 maca extract per capsule) daily with a meal and 200ml of water. 1,000mg of our mixed maca extract corresponds to 10g of raw maca.

Warning

Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor before taking this product due to the lack of scientific studies concerning maca consumption in these populations.

Food Supplement

Do not exceed the recommended dose. Food supplements cannot replace a balanced and varied diet. Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Product Details

Ingredients 10:1 Maca Extract (50% yellow, 40% red, 10% black), HPMC capsule shells.
Food supplement
Origin San Pedro de Cajas, Tarma, Junín, Peru
Production Sourced directly from the farm in Peru
Packaging Amber glass jar to protect against light and oxidation (free from plasticisers and BPA)

Laboratory Tests

The purity of our formulas is important to us. This is why we have both our raw ingredients as well as our finished products extensively tested by independent laboratories to confirm purity and active ingredient content. Here, we have provided the results of some of the tests carried out on this product.

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For thousands of years, cultures all over the world have been using medicinal plants and nutritious foods to naturally foster and maintain vitality and good health.

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Consequently, our philosophy is simple: everything we do meets the highest standards of quality and purity; our focus is on organic and natural ingredients.

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