Get In the Mood with Maca

Maca—you’ve probably seen it in foods like chocolate, energy bars, by itself, and in supplements. But what is it and what’s it for?

Maca is a plant native to the Andes Mountains. It’s available in red, yellow and black varieties.

While maca root has several uses, its most popular ones are for enhancing fertility and sexual function.

The Sperm-Enhancing Effects of Maca

Maca appears to enhance sperm-producing ability.¹ In men, maca has been shown to increase sperm count and motility.²

A study of men ages 20 to 40 years found increases in sperm concentration and motility in comparison with non-supplemented group after 12 weeks of …read more