This nutrient-packed root vegetable might be hard to find in certain forms, but its benefits make it worth hunting for. taka-omi / Getty Images If you’re keen on health trends, you might be hearing ...

There are some supplements and foods that suddenly take off on social media for no apparent reason. But when these cross your feed more than once, it’s understandable to have questions. Maca root is ...

Best adds that maca is most often supplemented by eating the root in powdered form that has been boiled and/or dehydrated.

Maca root for men — are there any positive effects on health? Here’s what you should know. A Peruvian plant that grows in the highlands of the Andes mountains, maca root has been used for its ...

Maca root, which comes from the maca plant native to Peru, has gained popularity as a supplement. Like many plant-based food sources, maca root is rich in beneficial nutrients, including amino acids, ...

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Maca is a Peruvian plant that may have various ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Maca root is purported to enhance libido and sexual performance. Valued for its energy-boosting and aphrodisiac qualities, maca root has been shown to increase libido and reduce symptoms of sexual ...

Move over, matcha, there's a new superfood in town: maca. No, not matcha. Maca. (Confusing, right?) The root, also known as Peruvian ginseng, recently made waves in the health and wellness community ...

Ashley Abramson is a writer based in Milwaukee, WI. She's written for the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, and more. Melissa Nieves, LND, RD, is a registered dietitian with Practical ...