Royal Maca® Bone & Hormone Support

A unique formula that supports bone health.

BENEFITS

• Women may see a decrease in bone density when their estrogen levels drop during perimenopause and menopause. Royal Maca Bone and Hormone Support formula supports healthy estrogen levels in women.*
• Slows bone loss in perimenopause and menopause by increasing the number of estrogen receptors in women with hot flashes and testosterone receptors in older men in andropause.*
• This formula also supports bone health by boosting tissue levels of IGF-1 (Insulin Growth Factor-1).*

Benefits

• Women may see a decrease in bone density when their estrogen levels drop during perimenopause and menopause. Royal Maca Bone and Hormone Support formula supports a healthy estrogen levels in women.*
• Slows bone loss in perimenopause and menopause by increasing the number of estrogen receptors in women with hot flashes and testosterone receptors in older men in andropause.*
• This formula also supports bone health by boosting tissue levels of IGF-1 (Insulin Growth Factor-1).*

Each Daily Serving (4 capsules) Contains

• 1600mg Royal Maca powder concentrate
• 3.98mcg Selenium
• 78mcg Vitamin K2 MK4
• 45mcg Vitamin D3 1800IU
• 20mg Horsetail herb (silica source)
• 5mg Strontium
• 3mg Boron Amino Acid Complex
• 300mg Magnesium glycinate chelate
• 12mg Zinc glycinate chelate

The capsules are made of plant cellulose and purified water.

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

Suggested Usage:

Royal Maca for Bone and Hormone Support is best taken as 2 capsules in the morning with a meal and 2 capsules with a later meal, if your body can tolerate this dosage (not over-stimulate—which would produce side effects). Women with hot flashes may need to supplement with Royal Maca for Menopause (or Royal Maca for Vitality Libido Balance) capsules or Royal Maca powder, because more Maca may be needed to relieve the hot flashes. Follow the directions on the label.

Dosing Consideration:

Female – Petite

If your height is less than 5’3” (regardless of weight) or you weigh less than 115 pounds (regardless of height), you fit into the “petite” category. This is true even if you are 5’2” and weight 200 pounds.

Menstruating: Follow the directions on the bottle for petite/sensitive (see Product Label tab). Consider starting with 1/2 or 1 capsule daily. After one full menstrual cycle, you may increase your amount if you want greater symptom relief or decrease the amount if you feel overstimulated. Stay on your adjusted dose for another full menstrual cycle, and then adjust again as needed. Most women find their best dose in a few cycles. You will stay on that amount until you enter the perimenopause phase of life.

Not Menstruating: Follow the directions on the bottle for petite/sensitive (see Product Label tab). Consider starting with 1/2 or 1 capsule daily. Evaluate symptoms after 5 days. If symptoms are 80% better, the dosage is right. If symptoms are 50% better or less, increase daily dosage by one more capsule and stay at that dose for 5 days. Evaluate symptoms again. If symptoms are now 80% better, the dosage is right. If not, keep increasing daily dosage by one capsule every 5 days until symptoms are 80% better. If symptoms worsen, you may need to reduce the dosage according to the 5-day evaluation process.

If you find that you are still overstimulated, consider SHE, our Royal Maca/Royal Camu combination product. SHE contains a small amount of Royal Maca to avoid over-stimulating the body and adds a generous amount of Royal Camu to support mood, immunity, and energy.

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.

If you know that you usually take less than the normal dosage of other supplements or are just sensitive in general, finding the right dose for you may be challenging because the high potency of Royal Maca may overstimulate your system. Also, if you have a hard time taking prescription drugs or even herbal supplements at the “normal” dosage, you fit the “sensitive” category.

Menstruating: Follow the directions on the bottle for petite/sensitive (see Product Label tab). Consider starting with 1/2 or 1 capsule daily. After one full menstrual cycle, you may increase your amount if you want greater symptom relief, or decrease the amount if you feel overstimulated. Stay on your adjusted dose for another full menstrual cycle, and then adjust again as needed. Most women find their best dose in a few cycles, and stay on that until they enter the perimenopause phase of life.

Not Menstruating: Follow the directions on the bottle for petite/sensitive (see Product Label tab). Consider starting with 1/2 or 1 capsule daily. Evaluate symptoms after 5 days. If symptoms are 80% better, the dosage is right. If symptoms are 50% better or less, increase daily dosage by one more capsule and stay at that dose for 5 days. Evaluate symptoms again. If symptoms are now 80% better, the dosage is right. If not, keep increasing daily dosage by one capsule every 5 days until symptoms are 80% better. If symptoms worsen, you may need to reduce the dosage according to the 5-day evaluation process.

If you find that you are still overstimulated, consider SHE, our Royal Maca/Royal Camu combination product. SHE contains a small amount of Royal Maca to avoid over-stimulating the body and adds a generous amount of Royal Camu to support mood, immunity, and energy.

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.

Female - In Menopause with Symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, etc.)

Women who have had no period for 12 months (or longer) are considered "menopausal" (often called post menopausal).

If you are in that category and are having symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, etc.), consider taking 3 capsules daily if you are not menstruating and experiencing hot flashes or other symptoms. Evaluate symptoms after 5 days. If symptoms are 80% better, the dosage is right. If symptoms are 50% better or less, increase daily dosage by one more capsules and stay at that dose for 5 days. Evaluate symptoms again. If symptoms are now 80% better, the dosage is right. If not, keep increasing daily dosage by one capsule every 5 days until menopausal symptoms are 80% better. If symptoms worsen, you may need to reduce the dosage according to the 5-day evaluation process.

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.

Female - In Menopause without Symptoms

Consider taking 2-4 capsules (start with two) daily to maintain hormone balance and support bone density.* An adequate amount, the maximum tolerated dose, may also support all the benefits of increased tissue levels of IGF-1 that decrease as you age.

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.

Female - Taking HRT or other estrogenic substance

To begin the transition to Royal Maca®, you must first stop taking the HRT, bio-identical hormones or other estrogenic elements cold turkey. To decrease the number and severity of hot flashes that may return and to prevent menopausal depression and assist sleep, start taking Royal Camu - one teaspoon (5 capsules), 3 times per day between meals for 4 weeks. Royal Camu at this dosage will usually reduce hot flashes by 60-70%. After 4 weeks, start taking Royal Maca according to the directions on the bottle and reduce Royal Camu to 1/2 to 1 teaspoon daily.

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.

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 2 capsules 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 maximum tolerated dose. If Royal Maca is taken regularly, a second serving 1 to 2 hours before strenuous activity may yield more stamina.

If you are in this category, you might 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 for Men and Royal Lucraco.

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.

Taking Too Much Royal Maca® for Your Body can be Unbalancing

Since this is a therapeutic form of Maca with superior results in supporting bone density and overall vitality, you will want to experiment to arrive at your maximum tolerated dosage (MTD) and then take it every day to achieve your optimum results. MTD is reached with the largest daily dose that causes no side effects. Maca root has adaptogenic-like effects appropriate for both gender and age.

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.

Ingredient List:

Serving size: 4 capsules
Bottle size: 120 vegetarian capsules
Servings per bottle: 30
One serving contains: Lepidium meyenii/peruvianum (Royal Maca root 2:1 powder concentrate) 1600mg
Selenium 3.98mcg (naturally occurring in Maca root)
Vitamin K2 MK4 78mcg
Vitamin D3 1800IU 45mcg
Horsetail herb (silica source) 20mg
Boron Amino Acid Complex 3mg
Magnesium glycinate chelate 300mg
Zinc glycinate chelate 12mg