In a long line of powders and supplements dotting our Instagram feeds (remember matcha, moringa, and turmeric?), maca root powder is the latest superfood trend picking up momentum. One quick search of ...

Sometimes known as Peruvian ginseng, maca comes from the root of a plant that grows in the Andes. The native people of Peru have used maca as both food and medicine for centuries. The root has amino ...

Maca root, which comes from the maca plant native to Peru, has gained popularity as a supplement. Like many plant-based food sources, maca root is rich in beneficial nutrients, including amino acids, ...

WAY UP IN the Andes mountains in Peru, you'll find a beet-like plant called maca root, also known as Peruvian ginseng. Thousands of years ago, indigenous Peruvians used the plant as food and medicine.

Maca is a Peruvian plant that may have health benefits, such as boosting libido, energy, fertility, or improving mood. However, the evidence so far is limited. Maca originates in the Andes mountains.

There are some supplements and foods that suddenly take off on social media for no apparent reason. But when these cross your feed more than once, it's understandable to have questions. Maca root is ...

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Maca is a plant that originated in Peru. Its root is a natural remedy that some people use to treat specific health issues, including infertility and low sex drive. However, more research is needed.

Way up in the Andes mountains in Peru, you'll find a beet-like plant called maca root, also known as Peruvian ginseng. Thousands of years ago, indigenous Peruvians used the plant as food and medicine.

Ashley Abramson is a writer based in Milwaukee, WI. She's written for the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, and more. Melissa Nieves, LND, RD, is a registered dietitian with Practical ...