Royal Maca - Superfood Powder

Maca root is a cruciferous plant native to the highlands of Peru. It has been used for thousands of years by native Peruvians living at 14,000 feet above sea level to promote vitality, sexuality, and hormone balance in men and women. 

SUPPORTS

• Reproductive health in men and women in all stages of life*
• Promotion of vitality, stamina, energy, and mood balance*
• Bowel regularity*
• Healthy endocrine gland function (thyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes, ovaries)*
• Collagen-based structures (bone, muscles, hair, skin, nails)*

Due to the adaptogen-like functions of Maca root, each person will benefit from taking the correct dosage for their age and gender.

Benefits

Traditionally, Maca root is used:

• To support reproductive health in men and women in all stages of life*
• To support vitality, stamina, energy, and mood balance*
• To promote bowel regularity*
• To support healthy endocrine gland function (thyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes, ovaries)*
• To support collagen-based structures (bone, muscles, hair, skin, nails)*

Each Serving Contains

• 833 mg certified organic Royal Maca^® root powder concentrate
• 2.49 mcg Selenium (from Maca root)

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:

Directions

Royal Maca is best taken in the morning with a meal, to give you an energy lift throughout the day. In the powder form, Royal Maca can be used as an enhancement in food. Most people say Royal Maca has a pleasant, nutty or malty taste. You can add your carefully measured Royal Mac powder to:

• Smoothies
• Coffee or tea
• Pancakes
• Muffins
• Oatmeal
• Milks: dairy, almond, cashew, soy
• Desserts
• Guacamole
• And much more!

Regularity is important when taking Royal Maca. It can also be taken by men a couple of hours before engaging in strenuous activity. Follow the directions on the label.

Contraindications

• 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 or DHEA.
• Women should stop using estrogenic supplements for 4 weeks before starting use of Royal Maca.
• 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.

Dosing Considerations:

Female – Teenager to Young Adult

As soon as a female begins to menstruate, she can benefit from taking Royal Maca for relief from heavy/painful periods, supporting a regular menstrual cycle, supporting mood balance, relieving PMS symptoms, supporting fertility and healthy reproductive function, promoting post-partum mood balance, promoting healthy skin (reducing acne), boosting energy, and helping to dissolve ovarian cysts.*
Follow the directions on the bottle for petite/sensitive. Consider starting with 1/12 or 1/6 of a teaspoon. 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, 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.
Most teenagers fall into the petite/sensitive category where they are shorter than 5'3" (regardless of weight) or weigh less than 115 pounds (regardless of height). In that case, 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.

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 1/12 or 1/6 of a teaspoon. 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 1/12 or 1/6 of a teaspoon 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.

Female – Sensitive

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. Consider starting with 1/12 or 1/6 of a teaspoon. 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. Consider starting with 1/12 or 1/6 of a teaspoon 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.

Female – Menstruating

Follow the directions on the bottle. If you are not petite or sensitive, consider starting with 1/3 of a teaspoon. 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.
If you are at risk for breast cancer or are extremely estrogen-dominant, consider Royal Maca Plus for Women with DIM. This product has been beneficial for many who struggle to get their dosing correct with Royal Maca powder or capsules.

Female – Starting Menopause (a.k.a. perimenopause)

Perimenopause is a period of several to many years when estrogen and progesterone levels are dropping in a woman's body creating symptoms of estrogen dominance first and then of estrogen depletion. Royal Maca offers excellent symptom relief for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of perimenopause. In Phase 1, symptoms of estrogen-dominance may include very painful periods, flooding periods, endometriosis, breast cysts, fibroid tumors, and painful breasts. In Phase 2, symptoms of estrogen depletion may include migraines, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, brain fog, depression, urinary urgency/frequency, and heart palpitations. Consider taking 1/3 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder each morning if you are still menstruating and having hot flashes. If you have no period, you can increase that amount incrementally in small amounts, if necessary, every 5 days until symptoms are 80% better. As you transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of perimenopause, and develop hot flashes or other symptoms, you may need to increase your dosage. After a year of no periods, you may find that you need to increase your dosage again. The way your body feels should always be your guide. You may also consider our Royal Maca for Perimenopause, which is specifically designed for perimenopausal women and contains magnesium and zinc, providing additional support for this phase of life.

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 starting with 1/2-1 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder. You can increase that amount incrementally in small amounts, if necessary, every 5 days until symptoms are 80% better. The way your body feels should always be your guide. Our product called Royal Maca for Menopause contains Royal Maca powder in capsules. The label also gives detailed dosing instructions that you can follow.

Female - In Menopause without Symptoms

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 not having symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, etc.), consider starting with 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder. You can increase that amount incrementally in small amounts, if necessary, every 5 days until symptoms are 80% better. The way your body feels should always be your guide. Our product called Royal Maca for Menopause contains Royal Maca powder in capsules. The label also gives detailed dosing instructions that you can follow. Typically, after 3 months, 6 months or even a year or longer, you may notice previous symptoms (like hot flashes) beginning to return or you may develop a side-effect like irritability or insomnia. When this happens, you need to first STOP taking Royal Maca for 2 days, and then REDUCE your daily dosage. This will avert being overstimulated by the potency of Royal Maca after your body has achieved a better hormone balance of its own.

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.

Male - Young with acne

If acne in the teenage and young adult years is occurring, it is probably due to a hormone imbalance. Teenagers can start with 1/6 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder daily at breakfast. If they don't see results in about 10 days, they can start taking 1/3 teaspoon a day. Royal Camu (very high in natural Vitamin C) can also be taken to support clear skin - 2 capsules (or 1/2 teaspoon) twice daily. Avoid excessive sweets and fried foods and add more vegetables to your diet. You will probably start feeling so good you might be tempted to raise your dosage to feel even better. However, if you take too much, you may get a headache or feel agitated and have trouble sleeping. Be careful not to over-do the amount that you take. Taking Royal Maca before a sporting event yields more stamina. It may also yield better mental focus and energy.

Male - 25 - 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 the prime of life might take Royal Maca to enhance their sexual and reproductive functions. Taking Royal Maca before a sporting event yields more stamina. Body builders love Royal Maca for its ability to repair/build muscle quickly. Start with 1/3 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder each morning for a week or two. If there is no noticeable effect, increase to 1/2 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder daily and try that out for a week or two. Further adjustments can be made. The goal is to determine the minimum effective dosage.

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 1/3 teaspoon of Royal Maca powder 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 minimum effective dose. If Royal Maca is taken regularly, a second serving 1 to 2 hours before strenuous activity may yield more stamina. If you would like the convenience of capsules for more exact measuring, 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 and Royal Lucraco.

Immediate and Urgent Use: Take 4-8 caps/day for same day effects.

Maintenance: Take 2-6 caps daily depending on age, health condition and individual sensitivity. If side-effects appear, such as headache, loss of libido, or energy, take every other day or reduce dosage.

Note: Men who are taking a zinc supplement of 20 mg or more should take Royal Maca® Vitality Libido Balance capsules or Royal Maca® powder. Your total zinc supplements should not exceed 30 mg daily except for short periods of time to get a ‘loading dose’ if your body is low in zinc.

Warning: Do not combine this product with a testosterone-blocking drug, like Lupron®. Consult your physician if you have a testosterone-related cancer.

Taking Too Much Royal Maca for Your Body can be Unbalancing Your goal with Royal Maca is to find your MED – minimum effective dosage. Maca root has adaptogenic-like effects appropriate for both gender and age. As each person is physiologically different, you may need to experiment a little, taking the same dosage for 5 to 7 days before changing the amount. 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 Information:

Serving size: 1/3 teaspoon
Bottle sizes: 175g / 57g
Servings per bottle: 210 / 67
One serving contains:
Lepidium meyenii/peruvianum
(Royal Maca root 2:1 powder concentrate) 833mg Selenium 2.49 mcg (naturally occurring in Maca root)