Nutricost Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii) 750mg, 180 Capsules, 180 Servings

Each bottle of Nutricost Maca Root contains 180 capsules containing 750mg of high quality Maca Root.

The nutritional value of Maca Root is high, similar to cereal grains such as rice and wheat. The average composition is 60-75% carbohydrates, 10-14% protein, 8.5% dietary fiber, and 2.2% fats. Maca is rich in the dietary minerals calcium and potassium (with low sodium), and contains the essential trace elements iron, iodine, copper, manganese, and zinc, as well as fatty acids including linolenic acid, palmitic acid, and oleic acids, and 19 amino acids.

In addition to sugars and proteins, maca contains uridine, malic acid, and its benzoyl derivative, and the glucosinolates, glucotropaeolin and m-methoxyglucotropaeolin. Many different alkamides were found in maca.

Maca contains selenium and magnesium, and includes polysaccharides.