Maca Powder Black 200g

Description

This product is a pure, organic black maca root powder sourced from Peru, valued as a natural superfood for supporting energy, stamina, and hormonal balance. It is rich in fibre and plant nutrients, easy to incorporate into foods like smoothies and porridge, and is commonly used as a non-stimulant way to promote vitality, endurance, and overall wellbeing.

🌿 Ingredients:

• 100% Organic Black Maca Powder

👉 No additives, preservatives, or fillers — just pure root powder.

🌟 Benefits (traditional + commonly claimed):

Black maca is considered the most potent variety of maca and is often associated with:

• ⚡ Increased energy and stamina
• 🧠 Improved focus and mental clarity
• ❤️ Hormonal balance support
• 🔥 Libido and fertility support
• 💪 Enhanced physical performance and endurance

👉 It’s often used by athletes and individuals looking for natural energy without stimulants.

💪 Nutritional Highlights (approx.):

Per 100g:

• Energy: ~1504 kJ
• Protein: ~10 g
• Carbohydrates: ~78 g
• Fibre: ~22 g
• Low fat & low sodium

⚙️ How to Use:

• Typical serving: ±1–2 teaspoons (5–7g) daily
• Can be added to:
  • Smoothies
  • Porridge or oats
  • Yoghurt
  • Baking or desserts
  • Coffee or hot drinks

It blends easily and works well with cacao, banana, or nut milks.

⚠️ Considerations:

• Strong earthy taste (best mixed with other foods)
• Start with a small dose to assess tolerance
• Not a quick stimulant — effects are gradual
• May not suit everyone (especially hormone-sensitive conditions)

Brief History

This product forms part of the range developed by Health Connection Wholefoods, a company established in South Africa in the early 2000s with a focus on natural, minimally processed wholefoods and superfoods. Their maca powder products were introduced as global interest in superfoods and plant-based nutrition grew, particularly during the 2010s.

The ingredient itself, black maca, has a much older history—originating in the Peruvian Andes, where it has been cultivated and used for thousands of years as a traditional food and vitality tonic.

Health Connection incorporated maca into its product line as part of a broader trend toward functional foods that support energy, hormonal balance, and overall wellbeing, offering a convenient powdered form suitable for modern diets. Today, the product reflects a blend of ancient Peruvian nutrition traditions and contemporary health food practices, making it widely accessible in South African wellness markets.

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