Maca Magic: 100% Organic Gelatinized Powder Vegan Capsules (60 ct)

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Sold as “Maca Magic: 100% Organic Gelatinized Powder Vegan Capsules (60 ct) - Peruvian Premium Grade Superfood – Full Spectrum Blend of Black, Red, Purple, and Yellow Maca – Certified Organic – Gluten Free”

Grown high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been used by the Inca and earlier Peruvian cultures for more than 1,500 years. For maximum health benefits, our Maca powder is a blend of a multitude of maca root colors found naturally in each harvest. It is grown without chemicals or herbicides, and the roots are sun-dried upon harvest. Black Maca, Red Maca, Purple Maca, Yellow Maca; Our Maca is a Full Spectrum maca. A perfect blend of all of the colors of Maca. Maca Magic Maca Powder is USDA Certified Organic, GMO-Free, Gluten Free and Vegan friendly. Maca is a small tuber in the kale and radish family. It is grown in the Peruvian Andes at 14,000 ft elevation. It has been used for hundreds of years, including by Incan Warriors, to promote a boost of energy*. MACA is loaded with alkaloids that are known to support the healthy function of the endocrine system*. Maca itself does not contain any hormones. Instead, studies show it contains a unique set of nutrients that assist the endocrine system in the regulation of healthy hormone production with its adaptogenic properties*. What is Gelatinization? Gelatinization is a process in which the hydrogen bonds in the starch are broken by kinetic energy of heated water. Starch granules in water swell with increased heat until they reach the gelatinization temperature. When water is added again, the starch can reabsorb large amounts of water without long periods of heating. Gelatinized starch is said to be more rapidly digested than raw starch. For people seeking more bio-availability or easier digestibility of the carbohydrate content of Maca, gelatinization essentially provides a “pre-digested” maca that is thought to be more readily absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Raw maca can be absorbed over a longer period of time and may be beneficial by its absorption in the lower gastrointestinal tract. Frequently Asked Questions: Is gelatinized Maca a better product than Maca Magic raw whole root? Better? No. It is pre-cooked therefore it is reported to breakdown slightly faster, and digests better for some people. Is this product vegan? YES! Gelatinization is a process, and has nothing to do with any type of animal product. The capsules are Pullulan, which is made from tapioca starch.