WHY ADD ZINC AND B₆?

Zinc supports the reproductive system in men and is essential to sperm production. B₆ supports prostate health.*"

Botanical in the Andes

Due to varying amounts of iron in the soil, Maca root skin has many colors
Maca roots during the sun-drying process

Benefits for Men

• Supports a healthy prostate gland*
• May help the body increase the number of testosterone receptors on cells*
• Supports the body in making beneficial testosterone and estrogen*
• May slow hair loss due to DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) – the type of testosterone that causes hair loss and prostate enlargement*
• Supports healthy muscles and bones*

Each Serving Contains

• 1200 mg certified organic Royal Maca root powder concentrate
• 2.49 mcg Selenium (from Maca root)
• 2 mg Vitamin B₆
• 12 mg Zinc glycinate

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Vegan: Yes
Gluten-Free: Yes
Irradiated: No
Pesticides /chemical fertilizers: No
Additives (see FAQ): No
Excipients or flow agents: No
Organic: Maca root powder

Dosing Considerations

Check for the Situation that Best Represents You

Male - Young with acne

If acne in the teenage and young adult years is occurring, it is probably due to a hormone imbalance. Teenagers can start with 1/6 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder daily at breakfast. If they don't see results in about 10 days, they can start taking 1/3 teaspoon a day. Royal Camu (very high in natural Vitamin C) can also be taken to support clear skin - 2 capsules (or 1/2 teaspoon) twice daily. Avoid excessive sweets and fried foods and add more vegetables to your diet. You will probably start feeling so good you might be tempted to raise your dosage to feel even better. However, if you take too much, you may get a headache or feel agitated and have trouble sleeping. Be careful not to over-do the amount that you take. Taking Royal Maca before a sporting event yields more stamina. It may also yield better mental focus and energy.

Male - 25 - Andropause

Men are not as sensitive as women to dosages and have more leeway in how they dose their Royal Maca. However, Royal Maca is very potent and needs to be taken in much smaller amounts than the weak Chinese Maca (that may be advertised as Peruvian Maca), which is the most common type of Maca available in the U.S. Note: If you begin to experience less energy, lower libido or mood, or if you start feeling agitation or have trouble sleeping, that means you need to reduce your intake. Men in the prime of life might take Royal Maca to enhance their sexual and reproductive functions. Taking Royal Maca before a sporting event yields more stamina. Body builders love Royal Maca for its ability to repair/build muscle quickly. Start with 1/3 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder each morning for a week or two. If there is no noticeable effect, increase to 1/2 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder daily and try that out for a week or two. Further adjustments can be made. The goal is to determine the minimum effective dosage.

Male - In Andropause

Men are not as sensitive as women to dosages and have more leeway in how they dose their Royal Maca. However, Royal Maca is very potent and needs to be taken in much smaller amounts than the weak Chinese Maca (that may be advertised as Peruvian Maca), which is the most common type of Maca available in the U.S. Note: If you begin to experience less energy, lower libido or mood, or if you start feeling agitation or have trouble sleeping, that means you need to reduce your intake. Men in andropause may take Royal Maca to enhance their sexual function and increase libido naturally. You will probably experience more energy, stamina, and muscle tone. Consider starting with 1/3 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder each morning and see how it affects you. Adjustments can be made to that amount to increase or reduce the desired effect. The goal is to determine the minimum effective dose. If Royal Maca is taken regularly, a second serving 1 to 2 hours before strenuous activity may yield more stamina. If you would like the convenience of capsules for more exact measuring, consider Royal Maca for Men. It has added zinc and Vitamin B₆, which are both beneficial to men. If you are at risk for or want to avoid prostate issues, check out our Super Royal Maca and Royal Lucraco.

 

Immediate and Urgent Use: Take 4-8 caps/day for same day effects.

 

Maintenance: Take 2-6 caps daily depending on age, health condition and individual sensitivity. If side-effects appear, such as headache, loss of libido, or energy, take every other day or reduce dosage.

 

Note: Men who are taking a zinc supplement of 20 mg or more should take Royal Maca® Vitality Libido Balance capsules or Royal Maca® powder. Your total zinc supplements should not exceed 30 mg daily except for short periods of time to get a ‘loading dose’ if your body is low in zinc.

 

Warning: Do not combine this product with a testosterone-blocking drug, like Lupron®. Consult your physician if you have a testosterone-related cancer.

 

Taking Too Much Royal Maca for Your Body can be Unbalancing Your goal with Royal Maca is to find your MED – minimum effective dosage. Maca root has adaptogenic-like effects appropriate for both gender and age. As each person is physiologically different, you may need to experiment a little, taking the same dosage for 5 to 7 days before changing the amount. Because of the therapeutic potency of Royal Maca, it can be unbalancing if you take too much for your body. Over-stimulation is hormone-unbalancing. If you develop any side effects after taking Royal Maca for a few days or longer, stop taking the product for two days, and then resume at a lower dosage (see below for possible side effects). These symptoms go away quickly when you stop the product briefly and resume taking it at a lower dosage. Possible side effects of taking too much Royal Maca:

• Women may experience an increase in hot flashes or night sweats, or breast tenderness. Their menstrual period may have too much bleeding, too long a period or the cycle may shorten.
• Men may experience a decrease in libido and sexual function or desire.
• Men and women may experience fatigue, headaches, feeling jittery, anxious or not sleeping well.
• If you experience any allergic-type reaction, such as itching, swelling, redness, rash, nausea, or vomiting, stop taking Royal Maca and consider taking adequate amounts of Royal Camu for partial relief of hormone issues.

For any of the above symptoms, except for allergic-type reactions, simply stop taking Royal Maca for two days and then start again at a reduced amount.

Directions

Royal Maca is best taken in the morning with a meal, to give you an energy lift throughout the day. It can also be taken away from a meal. Follow the directions on the label (see Product Label).

 

Regularity is important when taking Royal Maca. Please see the Dosing Consideration above to find the right amount for your situation.

Contraindications

• Do not combine Royal Maca with any form of testosterone or estrogen, including HRT, phytoestrogenic herbs such as black cohosh, motherwort, red clover, etc., or with estrogen precursors such as pregnenolone or DHEA.
• Women should stop using estrogenic supplements for 4 weeks before starting use of Royal Maca.
• Usually does not combine well with ginseng and other adaptogenic botanicals.
• Do not use Maca if you are taking Tamoxifen^® for breast cancer or Lupron^® for prostate cancer.
• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.

If you have questions about dosing, you may email the Product Educator for fastest response, or call our Product Educator voicemail line (646-290-8651) for an answer within one to seven days. Do you have a favorite recipe in which you use Royal Maca? Send it to us for a chance to win a free product!

Why have a Roya Maca product specifically designed for men?

Royal Maca for Men is specifically designed for men over the age of 35 who want a natural boost to their vitality, libido, stamina, and sexual performance. It works by increasing the receptors for testosterone which enables your body to more fully utilize its own testosterone. One study also shows that it reduces the amount of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) your body makes. DHT is what stimulates hair loss in men with male pattern baldness. This formula contains the same therapeutic grade, pre-cooked, certified organic Maca root grown the highlands of Peru that is shown to support hormone balance, energy, and vitality. A therapeutic grade of Maca helps increase the number of testosterone receptors which promotes healthy libido and erectile function. This product also adds Zinc aspartate and Vitamin B₆. Zinc helps prevent testosterone from converting quickly to estrogen and Vitamin B₆ has strong anti-inflammatory properties that support the prostate. Since this is a serious Maca with superior results supporting improved libido and erectile function in men, you will want to experiment to arrive at your minimum effective dosage and then take it every day to achieve your optimum results. The same guidelines apply for people taking Royal Maca for energy improved thyroid, adrenal, or pancreatic function, and for hair and bone growth. Note: Some men may want to take 4-8 caps/day for a boost in same day effects.

Is there a difference between Peruvian and Chinese Maca?

Up to 80% of Maca available in the United States is now sourced in China because of the illegal export of Maca root seeds from Peru. Maca roots in China are often grown at lower elevations in unknown soil and air conditions. The only way to know the difference is to know the procurement processes of the company from which you purchase your Maca. Be assured, Royal Maca will always come from Peru.

Does the color of the Maca root skin matter?

One company continues to insist, with no independent research to back it up, that the color of Maca root matters as to how Maca root affects the hormones of men and women. Growers planted entire fields with seed from black Maca and red Maca that, when harvested, produced Maca roots of different colors. This means the colors of the skins do not reflect a genetic difference. Skin color is apparently dependent on variations in chemical composition of the soil in a particular field. No unsponsored research has ever shown that pigments have hormonal effects. Peruvians traditionally do not separate the roots by color either.

Why is sun-drying important?

Sun-drying is the traditional way to process Maca root in Peru. Phytochemicals essential for Maca’s hormone balancing power and anti-cancer properties, isothiocyanates, can only develop with sun-drying. Maca roots are left to dry in the sun for 6-8 weeks after harvest. Machine drying in a few hours has become the norm with almost all companies, resulting in a weaker Maca. Royal Maca is sun-dried.

What is gelatinization?

Gelatinization is a form of heating at high temperature under pressure for a few seconds. This process involves soaking the roots in hot water until softened and then extruding the roots under pressure at a high heat for a few seconds. Gelatinization is unfortunate name for the process because it makes people think that the Maca powder contains gelatin. There are no animal products in Royal Maca; it is a vegan product.

Why is gelatinization important?

Gelatinization does several things to dried Maca roots:

• Eliminates toxic enzymes that inhibit digestion and assimilation
• Reduces carbohydrate content by 50% producing a potent powder concentrate
• Reduces moisture content by 20%
• Preserves all of the secondary metabolites created during sun-drying that are responsible for the hormone-balancing effects of Maca root

Royal Maca is gelatinized.

What’s wrong with raw Maca?

Maca in its raw form contains a digestion-inhibiting enzyme that is toxic and can cause serious stomach and intestinal distress. Some companies that sell raw Maca are adding digestive enzymes to help customers digest the toxin. Raw Maca has been shown to be ineffective for hormone balancing. In fact, it is so weak that it is not commonly used in scientific studies. One animal study shows it causes low birth rate and growth rate in mice. Raw Maca requires large doses (1 teaspoon or more) to have any effect at all. It also is more expensive per serving for the consumer. Peruvians never eat raw Maca.

Are there any contraindications when taking Royal Maca?

• Do not combine Royal Maca with any form of testosterone or estrogen, including HRT, phytoestrogenic herbs such as black cohosh, motherwort, red clover, etc., or with estrogen precursors such as pregnenolone, DHEA, or Vitex.
• Women should stop using estrogenic supplements for 4 weeks before starting use of Royal Maca and may use generous amounts of Royal Camu to alleviate symptoms during the 4-week transition period.
• Usually does not combine well with ginseng and other adaptogenic botanicals
• Do not use Maca if you are taking Tamoxifen^® for breast cancer or Lupron^® for prostate cancer
• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing

Is it necessary for me to take breaks after taking Royal Maca for an extended period of time?

Misinformation exists on the Internet about the need to take periodic, long breaks from taking therapeutic Maca root. However, for women who need a consistent daily dose, taking a break may be beneficial if the product becomes less effective over time or side-effects develop (such as hot flashes), take a two-day break and then reduce your daily dosage. Men can take Royal Maca to promote healthy sexual function on an “as needed” basis. If desired, a man may take Royal Maca every other day, twice weekly, once a week, etc. If a man likes, the dose may be based on amount needed to produce same-day effect. Other men will prefer consistent effects of a smaller dose with every day usage to support energy, mood, sleep, etc., in addition to sexual energy and function. If a man sees a decrease in the desired effects, he is likely taking too much Royal Maca. He could take a break for a couple of days and then take the product again at a lower dosage.

What can happen if I take too much Royal Maca?

Because of the therapeutic potency of Royal Maca, it can be unbalancing if you take too much for your body. Over-stimulation is hormone-unbalancing. Reducing the amount of Royal Maca to the dose needed by your unique body is the solution if you are taking too much. Possible symptoms of taking too much Royal Maca

• • Men may experience a decrease in libido and sexual function or desire.
  • Men and women may experience fatigue, headaches, feeling jittery, anxious or not sleeping well.
  • If you experience any allergic-type reaction, such as itching, swelling, redness, rash, nausea, or vomiting, stop taking Royal Maca and consider taking adequate amounts of Royal Maca for partial relief of hormone issues

. For any of the above symptoms, except for allergic-type reactions, simply stop taking Royal Maca for two days and then start again at a reduced amount.

Is the selenium added to Royal Maca?

No. The selenium listed on the label is naturally occurring in Maca root. For both men and women, selenium is an antioxidant, helps boost immunity, improves blood flow and regulates thyroid function. The safe upper limit for selenium intake is 400mg per day. One serving of Royal Maca for Men contains 2.49mcg of selenium.*

What are the capsules made of?

Our vegetarian capsules are made of plant cellulose and purified water. They are vegan.

DISCLAIMER: Whole World Botanicals does not recommend self-treatment with any of our products. Our products are not sold to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any illness. They are sold to support the organs and systems of the body. If you are suffering from a serious illness or a potentially serious illness, it is very important that you seek the help of a licensed, expert health practitioner.

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Mood regulation
“My boyfriend is on the Royal Maca for Men and I kid you not – if he were NOT on these capsules, we probably wouldn’t be dating because I can always tell when he runs out and isn’t taking them anymore because he’s a big, moody crab again and when he’s taking these, his moods are good and his depression is minor and he’s not so short-tempered.” ~Mary S., Milwaukee, WI

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Balanced system
“Your products work very well for me. I am a borderline type two diabetic and Royal Maca for Men is a wonderful balance for my system.” ~Thomas P.

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Increased wellbeing and improved athletic performance
“I started using Royal Maca for Men about a year ago. I feel a great sense of wellbeing from it and I've cut down on my running time significantly.” ~Naturopathic Doctor, NC

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Prostate Function Linked to Testosterone Levels
“The most overlooked factor contributing to the enlargement of the prostate gland is men’s falling level of testosterone and the rising level of estrogen as they age. Royal Maca for Men helps support healthy immune levels along with exercise, proper diet, reducing stress and healthy hormone levels support healthy prostate function.”* ~Dr. Eugene Shippen, M.D., Author of The Testosterone Syndrome

To see the full studies, do a search on www.pubmed.gov.

Sexual Desire Increased with Maca

“Effect of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men.” Andrologia. 2002 Dec;34(6):367-72. Gonzales GF, Córdova A, Vega K, Chung A, Villena A, Góñez C, Castillo S.
Results of the study: Maca root improved sexual desire within 8 weeks of treatment. Serum testosterone levels were not different in men treated with Maca root and in those treated with placebo, which is good news for men who have had prostate cancer. Their doctors might be more inclined to give their patients permission to use Royal Maca, knowing the results of this study. ALWAYS GET PERMISSION FROM YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEX HORMONE-RELATED CANCER.

Male Hair Loss

“Dose-response effect … Lepidium meyenii on benign prostatic hyperplasia induced by testosterone enanthate.” Gasco M, Villegas L, Yucra S, Rubio J, Gonzales GF. Department of Biological and Physiological Sciences, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru.
Results: Maca root causes the body to produce less DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) – the type of testosterone that causes hair loss and prostate enlargement

Maca Root Improves Adrenal Function

Lepidium peruvianum Chacon restores homeostasis impaired by restraint stress. Phytother Res. 2004 Jun;18(6):471-4. López-Fando A, Gómez-Serranillos MP, Iglesias I, Lock O, Upamayta UP, Carretero ME.
Results: Rats treated with Maca before undergoing the stress test showed very little variation or no variation in their pre-stress test blood tests. Maca reduced stress-induced ulcers, elevated cortisol levels, and hypoglycemia.

Raw Maca versus Cooked Maca

Nutritional evaluation of the effects of Maca in albino mice and their offspring. Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutricion. Vol. 50, No. 2, 2000. Marco Canales, Jose Aguilar, Ana Prada, Adolfo Marcelo, Cecilia Huaman, Luz Carvajal.
Results: Mice fed raw maca had the lowest average birth weight and the slowest average growth rate in their offspring. Mice fed cooked maca had a higher average birth weight and a faster average growth rate in their offspring than both the placebo group and the raw maca mice group. In the second generation of mice, these differences in birth rates and growth rates between the groups were even greater.

Measuring the Effect of Maca on Rats Bred to Have Genetically Higher Blood Sugar

The influence of maca (Lepidium meyenii) on antioxidant status, lipid and glucose metabolism in rats. Phytomedicine, 2007 Aug: 14 (7-8) 460-4. Epub 2007 Feb 7. Vecera R, Orolin J, Skottova N, Kazdova L, Olivarnik O, Ulrichova J, Simanek V.
Results: Maca significantly decreased the levels of VLDL (very low density lipoproteins), LDL (low density lipoproteins), and total cholesterol, as well as glucose levels in the blood.