Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable from the Peruvian Andes, used for thousands of years as food and in traditional medicine. The color of the skin determines the profile of bioactive compounds. Traditionally, each type has been linked to different properties:
🟡 Yellow maca: The most common variety, used for general support.
🔴 Red maca: Linked to inner calm and feminine energy.
⚫️ Black maca: Associated with strength and masculine energy.
In recent years, maca has gained popularity for its potential effects on energy, libido, and vitality.