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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

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.

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 Camu^® for partial relief of hormone issues

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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.

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.*

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