Navitas Naturals Organic Raw Maca Powder Incan Superfood Maca root has been used in indigenous Andean societies as a source of nourishment and healing for thousands of years. This bag holds 100% pure raw maca powder that is certified organic, kosher, vegan and raw. Studies have identified four alkaloids present in maca known to nourish the endocrine system. Maca root has been used as a stress-fighting adaptogen to increase stamina, boost libido and combat fatigue. Maca is a nutrient-dense whole feed packed with vitamins, plant sterols as well as a good deal of necessary minerals, fatty and amino acids. Our raw maca is low temperature processed and cultivated on the Junin Plateau of Peruvian Andes. Navitas Naturals’ mission is to provide premium organic power foods that increase energy and heighten health. Our productions are of the most eminent quality, sourced directly from farmers, cultivated sustainably and in accordance with reasonable trade practices. Product of Peru – Packed in USA

About the BrandNavitas Naturals is a certified-organic, green business headquartered in Marin County, California. The “Navitas” in our name is the Latin word for “energy.” Our mission is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and heighten health. Part of that effort is to continually search for the world’s most beneficial foods. We specialize in organic and wild-crafted functional foods and strive to lead the industry in this expanding market. Health-conscious buyers choose our nutrient rich merchandise because they are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Our premium quality “superfoods” are free of additives and trans fats. The absence of these constituents speaks to the purity and effectiveness of the products.

Our company is committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. We source our premium functional foods through direct partnerships with farming communities around the world. An necessary percentage of our mission is to manufacture economic probabilities amid indigenous people in fabricating countries. Our aid of native agriculture helps to exaggerate the development of global organic farming practices.

As our partnerships evolve, we will introduce more intriguing functional feed productions that will help you meet your nutritional needs merely and deliciously.

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168 of 178 people found the following review helpful.
What Nobody Tells You About RAW Maca…
By Healthy Habits
I have never written a review before but I always consult Amazon.com reviews before buying a product so thought I would give back at least once. I bought this product BEFORE I thoroughly researched it due to lifelong problems related to a hormonal imbalance and was soooo excited I just bought what I thought would be good; raw and organic. I took this product for 3 days until I broke out in hives. I only took 1/2 tsp day one and 1/4 tsp days 2 and 3. I got the hives day 2 but was hoping they were not related to the Maca (they were). So…. I researched more and there is one very informative forum I found on google (hard to find and not sure if I’m allowed to refer it or not but here it is but FINISH reading to the bottom or you will not try this product ever): [...]. There are a bunch of websites and some scientific reviews, but long story short, it appears that Maca MUST be eaten pre-cooked (gelatinized) to obtain therapeutic benefits and to alleviate potential problems related to digestion (when eaten raw) and possible toxicity (raw) the way the native Puruvians have done for thousands of years to the present (cooked). There are studies that show ingesting raw Maca is worse than not adding it to the diet at all. Based on what I’ve read you need to start SLOWLY with the dosage and adjust it according to your body’s needs, then take a break from it occasionally or it appears to lose potency. If improper dosages are taken it exacerbates the imbalance/symptoms. There are (reportedly) many benefits of Maca on the entire Endocrine system and I still have high hopes so ordered from another company who doesn’t sell raw Maca due to the reasons above. I believe Navitas also has a gelatinized version of the Maca but I bought one with DIM to prevent the overproduction of bad estrogen which can cause cancer in people with a family history. Hope this helps!

134 of 148 people found the following review helpful.
Unique Flavor, Not Feeling the Energy Yet
By Jordan Weaver
I’ve waited to write a review until I finished my first bag of product; This way I could try it different ways and give a better opinion. First, let me say I’ve tried other products from Navitas, and they have been quality products. I’ve tried the Maca powder in lots of ways including smoothies, various raw dishes, and even straight from the bag.
Other than the normal energy you would get from eating any form of concentrated carbohydrates, I haven’t noticed any other benefits. I think this product has a unique flavor that could enhance certain dishes if used in moderation. I also think it serves better as a natural sweetner similar to stevia (but better tasting in my opinion). Mixing this product with other carbs/sugars will cause an insulin spike in the blood which is not healthy. If you want to know more about how sugars and insulin affect us, I recommend reading http://www.drbass.com/rosedale.html
So I believe this is a good product as far as Maca goes, but I just haven’t experienced the stated benefits for this high priced bag of starchy carbs. I’ve tried many natural energizer foods from Acai and Cacao (which has slight liver/kidney toxins), to Ginseng, Carob, Wheatgrass, etc. Maca energy value is low on the list for me.

91 of 103 people found the following review helpful.
Seems to help a lot
By ScotchyScotchScotch
Started taking a tablespoon, SlimFast, 8oz 1% milk for breakfast for the past two weeks.

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