Sikyriah Peruvian Super Foods
by Sikyriah | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Maca or Lepidium meyenii is a root that has been harvested for thousands of years in the Andean area of central Peru. The Maca has been used by the Incas in ancient times, to supply energy to workers during the construction of buildings and fortresses, and to train the armies that go to war. Today Maca is mainly used for natural sports supplements. The fact is, that this root is a natural help to improve your physical performance.
Different studies have been carried out evaluating the effects of this root on humans. These proved in cyclists that if taken during 14 consecutive days, it increases the physical performance in professional athletes.
Another study showed the antioxidant power of Maca and even its leaves, proving that it has flavonoids and anthocyanins with great power to neutralize oxygen free radicals and thus, reduce stress in our body, something indispensable if we perform intense training and we want to recover quickly after effort.
And an analysis of different studies shows that Maca, consumed as an extract, in powder or in capsules, can reduce fatigue and help us to perform more and better during a physical effort.
Of course, although many call it a “Super food”, a person cannot replace their meals for Maca. Maca works as a complement to our diet, since the basis of all good physical performance lies in a training that stimulates adaptations in the body as well as a good diet and a proper rest.
However, Maca consumed once or twice a day, can help in stressful moments or intense physical effort, to recover and reduce fatigue and above all, help maintain the performance of our body.
In addition, it can be added to some foods, it can be incorporated into a glass of water and drunk quickly, or it can be eaten in capsules or by spoonfuls of powder, at different times of the day.
There are different colors of this root, specifically for men and women. Find the Maca that fits you on these links!