Organic Red Maca Powder: Raw Peruvian Root, One Ingredient

Red maca powder is the ground root of Lepidium meyenii, a vegetable that grows in the high Andes of Peru. It belongs to the same plant family as broccoli, radish and cabbage. Maca comes in several color types, and red maca roots have a deep red-purple skin. Ours is USDA Organic, raw and one ingredient: red maca root, nothing else.

Earthy, nutty and slightly sweet, a bit like malt. The flavor is mild once it is blended, which is why most people stir it into smoothies, oatmeal or warm drinks rather than taking it on its own.

Take 1 teaspoon (5 g) daily, or as directed on the label. Stir it into a smoothie, shake, oatmeal, cereal, coffee or a warm drink, or bake it into pancakes and muffins. If you are new to maca, you can start with a smaller scoop and work up to the label serving.

They are color types of the same plant, Lepidium meyenii. Red maca roots have a deep red-purple skin and black maca roots are the darkest. We sell raw powder in both, each in a 16 oz bag with 91 servings and a 1 tsp serving, and we don’t claim that one color does more than another. See our Black Maca Powder or our three-color Maca Powder blend to compare.

There is no established best time, so it comes down to personal preference. Some people like it in the morning because it is easy to stir into a breakfast smoothie, oatmeal or coffee, and taking it with food is a common habit. Others prefer an afternoon smoothie or an evening warm drink. If you notice it doesn't agree with you at a certain time of day, move it to another time or use a smaller scoop.

The label serving is 1 teaspoon (5 g) a day, and one 16 oz bag holds about 91 servings, so many people make it a simple daily habit by stirring it into a smoothie, oatmeal or coffee. We can't predict what will happen for any one person, and we don't promise any result. Research on maca is limited and individual experiences vary. Some people report an upset stomach or feeling jittery, so if you are new to maca you can start with a smaller scoop. If something doesn't agree with you, stop and talk with your healthcare provider.

Maca is a root vegetable that has been grown and eaten in the Peruvian Andes for a very long time, and the label serving is 1 teaspoon (5 g) a day. But we are a food company, not your doctor, and we can't say it is right for everyone. Talk with your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, especially a hormone-sensitive condition or a thyroid condition. Stop use and check in with your provider if you notice a reaction.

One 16 oz (454 g) resealable bag holds about 91 servings. A serving is 1 teaspoon (5 g), which is about 20 calories per the Nutrition Facts panel. At one serving a day, a bag lasts about 3 months.

We can't tell you that it will do anything, and we don't claim that red maca treats, prevents or changes anything. What we can tell you is what it is: the raw root of Lepidium meyenii, grown in the high Andes of Peru, in a bag with one ingredient. It tastes earthy, nutty and slightly sweet, and most people stir 1 teaspoon (5 g) into a smoothie, oatmeal or coffee. Research on maca is limited and individual experiences vary.

Your body treats maca like other root vegetables: it is a food you digest. One teaspoon (5 g) of our powder is about 20 calories, and the full Nutrition Facts panel is in the photo gallery above. Beyond that, we don't make claims about what maca does in the body, and research is limited. People's experiences differ, and some report digestive upset or feeling jittery. Mother Nature Organics does not claim that maca treats, prevents, cures or changes anything.

We don't make different claims for men and women, and we can't promise that red maca will do anything for anyone. It is the same food for everyone: raw red maca root powder, 1 teaspoon (5 g) a serving. If you have a specific health concern, talk with your healthcare provider rather than relying on a food or supplement. Research on maca is limited and individual experiences vary.

We don't make different claims for women and men, and we can't promise that maca will do anything for anyone. It is the same food for everyone: raw maca root powder, 1 teaspoon (5 g) a serving. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a hormone-sensitive or thyroid condition, talk with your healthcare provider before use. Research on maca is limited and individual experiences vary.

There is no timeline we can give you, because we don't promise that red maca will "kick in" or do anything specific. It is a food, not a fast-acting product, and experiences vary from person to person. Some people don't notice anything at all. Take it as directed on the label and see whether the taste and routine work for you. Every order is covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.

Because we don't claim that maca is supposed to do any particular thing, there is no "working" signal we can point you to. The things you can judge are simple ones: whether you enjoy the taste, whether it fits easily into your day, and whether it agrees with you. If you are using maca alongside advice from a healthcare provider for a specific health goal, ask them how to track it, and don't change or stop any medication on your own.

We can't say that. Maca is a food, not a weight-loss product, and we don't claim that it reduces fat or changes weight or body composition. One teaspoon (5 g) is about 20 calories per the Nutrition Facts panel. Body weight depends on many things, including overall diet, activity, sleep and individual factors. If weight is a goal, a healthcare provider or registered dietitian is the right person to ask.

We can't say that, and we don't make claims about body shape, size or appearance. Maca is a food, and we don't promise that it will change your body in any way. If you have questions about your body or your goals, a healthcare provider is the best person to ask.

Honestly, maca isn't for everyone. The flavor is earthy and a little malty, which some people don't love on its own, so most people blend it into smoothies or oatmeal. Some people report digestive upset or feeling jittery. Research on maca is limited, and we can't promise results. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, check with your healthcare provider first. Our 60-day money-back guarantee lets you try it and decide whether it fits your routine.

Maca is a food, so it blends into the same things most powders do: smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, coffee, hot cacao and baking. We are not aware of any tested mix that we can point to, and we don't want to invent warnings or claims. Three practical notes. Check the other ingredients you add if you have allergies. If you take prescription medication or other supplements, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist whether adding maca makes sense for you. And tell your provider that you use maca before any blood work, because Memorial Sloan Kettering notes a case report of maca affecting a testosterone lab test. This is general information, not medical advice.

One ingredient: certified organic raw red maca root powder (Lepidium meyenii). No fillers, no added sweeteners and no unnecessary additives.

Yes to all of it. The bag carries the USDA Organic seal and reads RAW, ORGANIC, PERUVIAN. The powder is vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free, and the maca is harvested in Peru.

Store the bag sealed in a cool, dark, dry place. Refrigeration is not required. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, talk with your healthcare provider before use.

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