Organic Gelatinized (Activated) Maca Powder

Our Organic Activated Maca Powder originates from the lofty elevations of Peru’s Andes — particularly the Junín region, famed for its nutrient‑rich soils and centuries‑old maca cultivation. Celebrated as Peruvian Ginseng, maca has long been cherished as a superfood for vitality, supporting energy, stamina, fertility, and hormonal balance. Within this remarkable root lie phytonutrients, amino acids, and bioactive plant compounds that nourish the endocrine system and help naturally harmonize hormone production. Distinctive to maca are macamides and macaenes — rare compounds unique to this root, widely regarded as the source of its adaptogenic, energizing, and hormone‑balancing properties.

Our Activated Maca Powder undergoes a gentle gelatinization process — where maca roots are pre‑cooked using only heat and pressure to break down starches, making them easier to digest and their nutrients more bioavailable. Importantly, gelatinization does not mean the addition of gelatin or any other ingredient; the process simply enhances digestibility while preserving maca’s full nutrient profile, making it especially suitable for those with sensitive digestive systems. This proprietary blend of yellow, red, and black maca roots delivers a complete spectrum of benefits — from supporting reproductive health and libido to enhancing mood, vitality, and resilience. Packed with protein, complex carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, maca is a nutrient‑dense superfood that revitalizes both body and mind.

Activated Maca vs. Raw Maca: While raw maca retains its traditional form, activated maca offers improved digestibility and nutrient absorption thanks to the gelatinization process. This makes it ideal for individuals with sensitive stomachs or those new to maca. Both forms preserve maca’s signature compounds — macamides and macaenes — which are largely responsible for its adaptogenic, energizing, and hormone‑balancing effects.

Ingredients

100% Organic Activated Maca Powder (Yellow, Red & Black Roots Blend)

Botanical name: Lepidium meyenii Walp.

Certifications and Features

• Certified organic: USDA, EU
• Halal-friendly
• Activated (gelatinized) for easy digestion
• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Low-GI
• Non-GMO
• Heavy metal safe
• No added sugar, additive, preservative

Nutritional Highlights

• Synergy of Energizing Compounds: Activated maca delivers sustained energy through a natural synergy of nutrients and rare bioactive compounds such as macamides and macaenes. Unlike fast stimulants like caffeine, these compounds act as adaptogens, helping the body cope with physical and mental stress while supporting long‑term vitality.
• Amino Acids & Phytonutrients: Nourishes the endocrine system, encouraging balanced hormone activity by supporting healthy levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone — without introducing external hormones.
• Essential Fatty Acids: Contributes to brain health, aiding mental clarity, emotional stability, and optimal cellular function.
• Vitamins & Minerals: Rich in B1, B2, C, E, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, sodium, and iron. This wide spectrum of nutrients makes activated maca especially valuable for resilience, energy, and overall wellness, with improved digestibility and absorption thanks to the gentle gelatinization process.

Science-Backed Health Benefits

• Energy & Stamina: Traditionally used in South America to enhance vitality and endurance for both men and women.
• Hormonal Balance: Supports the endocrine system, beneficial for PMS, alleviating menopausal symptoms, and overall hormonal health.
• Fertility & Libido: Various studies demonstrated maca’s potential in enhancing fertility and improving sexual functions.
• Mood & Well-being: Promotes emotional balance and resilience against stress and anxiety in the long term.

The Story of Activated Maca

Tradition: For more than 2,000 years, maca has been cultivated in the high Andes, where the thin air and unforgiving climate made fertility and vitality precious gifts. The Inca honored maca as both food and medicine — sun‑drying the roots and preparing them into nourishing porridges, fermented drinks, and even remedies for children and elders. Warriors consumed maca to endure long battles, while couples relied on it to support conception and resilience in the harsh mountain environment. In modern times, the traditional practice of gelatinization — gently pre‑cooking the roots with heat and pressure — continues this heritage, making maca easier to digest while preserving its revered nutrient potency. Celebrated as a sacred root of strength, maca remains a symbol of endurance and life in one of the world’s toughest landscapes.

Science: Modern research validates maca’s traditional uses, showing its effects on energy, hormonal balance, and reproductive health through bioactive compounds and nutrient density. The activation process further enhances digestibility and nutrient absorption, making maca more accessible to modern lifestyles.

Our Ethos: At Nature’s Superfoods, we offer pure, certified organic Activated Maca Powder — a proprietary blend of yellow, red, and black roots — carefully processed to preserve their natural nutrient potency while enhancing bioavailability.

Suitable For

• All age groups including elderly people. Children above 1 in very small amounts.
• Women seeking natural remedies for PMS or menopause symptoms
• Men and women seeking fertility and libido support
• Individuals seeking natural energy and stamina boosters
• Athletes seeking natural support for sustained energy and stamina during training
• Children or adults facing malnutrition from inadequate daily diets
• Vegetarians and vegans seeking nutrient-dense superfoods
• Individuals with sensitive digestive systems who prefer pre‑cooked maca