Description
For over 2,000 years, maca root (Lepidium meyenii) has been cultivated as a traditional food and medicinal plant high in the Andes Mountains, where the harsh, high-altitude growing conditions are credited with producing an exceptionally nutrient-dense root. Today, this maca root tincture brings that same traditional adaptogen into a concentrated, Spagyric-processed form designed for modern use.
What makes maca root nutritionally unique
Maca root contains an unusually broad nutritional profile: 31 trace minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, plant sterols, and nearly 60 distinct phytonutrients. It’s also a source of 19 amino acids, including phenylalanine, tyrosine, and histidine — amino acids the body uses to manufacture key neurotransmitters like dopamine and noradrenaline. Maca is additionally a notable source of arginine, an amino acid involved in healthy circulation throughout the body.
An adaptogen for whole-body resilience
As an adaptogen, maca root is traditionally used to help the body adapt to stress and maintain overall balance. Research suggests maca contains no hormones itself; instead, its plant sterols may act as chemical signals that support the body’s own age- and gender-appropriate hormone production. Compounds in maca called macamides are also of growing research interest for their interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a pathway connected to the stress-response axis.
Traditionally, maca root has been used to support healthy energy, stamina, and mental clarity, along with general vitality and a balanced mood.
Why this maca root tincture is formulated differently
Maca Intrinsic uses organic, wildcrafted, Spagyric-processed maca root — a traditional extraction method designed to preserve the plant’s full spectrum of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and volatile oils in their most natural form. Milk thistle is included to support the liver’s role in healthy hormone processing, working alongside maca’s traditional adaptogenic action.
Ingredients:
Maca (root) (Lepidium meyenii), naturally occurring trace minerals (magnesium, sodium, chloride, sulfate, fulvic acid, potassium), Shilajit 8-10:1 extract.
How to use: One full dropper (1 mL), twice daily in warm water, or as directed.
Product details:
- 2 fl oz (60 mL) concentrated tincture
- Vegan, Gluten-Free
- SKU: 012300
To learn more about how adaptogens like maca fit into a broader approach to hormone and vitality support, read our guide: Supporting Men’s Hormone Health Naturally.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
