About this ingredient
Ingredients
Black Maca is a variety of maca (Lepidium meyenii or Lepidium peruvianum) characterized by its darker-colored root. Maca naturally contains carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, minerals, macamides, and other plant compounds. The exact composition, extract concentration, gelatinization, and additional ingredients vary by product.
Black Maca is a dark-colored variety of maca root traditionally cultivated in the highlands of the Andes in Peru. Maca belongs to the Lepidium genus and has been used as a food and traditional botanical ingredient for generations.
Black Maca supplements are commonly made from dried maca root powder or concentrated extracts. The root naturally provides carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals, and distinctive plant compounds such as macamides. Black maca is often included in nutritional formulas focused on energy, vitality, active lifestyles, and men's wellness.
Maca products can differ in the type of root used, processing method, extract ratio, and concentration. When purchasing Black Maca, check the botanical name, root source, serving size, extract strength, and whether the product contains pure black maca or a blend of different maca varieties.