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Lepidium Meyenii (Maca) Root Extract: Complete Guide to Benefits, Applications and Quality

2026-04-22

What is Lepidium Meyenii (Maca) Root Extract?

Lepidium meyenii, commonly known as Maca, is a root vegetable native to the high Andes of Peru. Used for over 2,000 years by indigenous peoples, maca root is valued as both a nutritious food and a traditional adaptogen. Maca root extract is standardized for unique bioactive compounds including macamides and macaenes, which are believed to contribute to its energy-enhancing, hormone-balancing, and vitality-supporting properties.

Key Benefits

  • Energy & Stamina: Traditional use for enhancing physical energy, endurance, and overall vitality without the stimulating effects associated with caffeine.

  • Hormonal Balance: May help support healthy hormone balance in both men and women, contributing to overall endocrine system wellness.

  • Reproductive Health: Traditionally used to support reproductive health and fertility in both men and women.

  • Mood & Well-being: May help support healthy mood, emotional balance, and overall sense of well-being through its adaptogenic properties.

  • Stress Adaptation: Used as an adaptogen to help the body resist physical and mental stress and promote homeostasis.

Product Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Botanical NameLepidium meyenii Walp.
Part UsedRoot
Extract Ratio4:1, 5:1
Active IngredientsMacamides & Macaene ≥0.2%, Polysaccharides ≥10%
Test MethodHPLC/UV
AppearanceLight brown to yellow-brown fine powder
Maltodextrin<10% or <15%
Mesh Size80 mesh, 100% pass
StorageStore in cool, dry place, away from light
Shelf Life24 months
Packaging25kg/drum or customized

Applications

  • Dietary supplements for energy and vitality

  • Hormonal balance formulations

  • Sports nutrition products

  • Traditional herbal medicine products

Quality Standards

  • Manufactured in GMP-certified facility

  • Third-party lab tested for identity, potency, and purity

  • Free from heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contamination

  • Compliant with USP, EP, and CP standards

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