Maca Root

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Andean adaptogen supporting energy, libido, and hormonal balance

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What it is

Maca Root is an adaptogen, which is a natural substance that helps the body manage stress and maintain balance. It is a plant native to the Andes mountains in South America.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to support energy levels and libido, which is a person's overall sexual drive. It is also used to help maintain hormonal balance within the body.

How it's made

The root of the plant is harvested and then dried. Once dried, the root is ground down into a fine powder, which is then either sold as is or packed into capsules for easy consumption.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the root must be sourced from specific high-altitude regions in the Andes, which makes the raw material more expensive to obtain than common crops.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
sexual desire and libido1.5 grams to 3.5 grams per dayemerging
SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction1.5 grams to 3.0 grams per dayemerging
sperm motility1 gram twice dailylimited
physical fitness and performance in athletes2500 mg twice dailylimited
tolerance to high altitude3 grams per daylimited
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6494062 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2928177 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10892513 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4411442 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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FAQ

What is Maca Root?

Andean adaptogen supporting energy, libido, and hormonal balance

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Maca Root?

We rank Maca Root by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Maca Root prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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