Black Maca is a variety of the Lepidium Meyenii genus of plant.  The maca plant is part of the cruciferous family of plants, including kale, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.  However, it is the turnip-like root of the maca plant which is most beneficial and most widely used.

It is important to note that maca is a food…a superfood, in fact. It is not a drug, herb, or supplement, though it acts like a supplement to stimulate the body into maintaining healthy hormone levels.

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