Maca (pronounced mah-kah), or maca root, grows exclusively in the mountains of Peru and at very high altitudes. (We source our maca from a farm at 18,000 feet!) Due to the harsh conditions, it’s one of the only things that grows at that height.



The name “maca root” is misleading because it’s actually a cruciferous vegetable, which means it's related to kale, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage.



Maca root, also known as Peruvian ginseng, grows underground and looks similar to a parsnip. It comes in a variety of colors. Loaded with important vitamins and minerals, as well as 20 amino acids.

Like other cruciferous vegetables, maca contains glucosinolates which are known for their anti-cancer effects.

One ounce (28 grams) of maca root powder contains:

Calories: 91
Carbs: 20 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Vitamin C: 133% of the RDI
Copper: 85% of the RDI
Iron: 23% of the RDI
Potassium: 16% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 15% of the RDI
Manganese: 10% of the RDI