Mens Health: Red Maca, the superfood that helps shrink the prostate- The GAIA Health Blog

Mens Health: Red Maca, the superfood that helps shrink the prostate

On 04.28.13 • In Boys will be Boys, Featured Articles • by Doug Wallace

Maca is a nutrient dense plant that grows in the harsh conditions of the Andes Mountains in Peru. It can be purchased in powdered form and is great in smoothies!!!

I wrote a well received article on Maca, and its benefits to women over 40, I just wanted to touch upon the great benefits of maca for men's health.

From overseas studies, maca has been shown to help in shrinking the prostate in experiments with laboratory rats. There are extensive testimonies from men in the USA about red maca's benefits for prostate health, but US studies are lacking, you know how that works, the medical establishment can't profit from natural remedies and cures. That's cool, but I can profit my health by using them……..

There are basically three types of maca; yellow maca, red maca, and black maca. They all have amazing health and healing properties, and I use yellow maca quite a bit as well, but the studies show only the red maca has chemical properties that assist in helping shrink the prostate.

I simply love Maca!!! It gives such a smooth feeling of well being and a natural elevation of energy, although not "jerky" like with coffee and caffeine but very natural, it seems to help me with my with sleep.

I can't say enough about Maca. If you never heard of Maca, if might be worth 30 minutes of your life to research this, since you are on the web.

I wrote a full length article about maca, with a list of my favorite online stores to purchase, and that article can be found here

A thorough scientific research paper for the more inquisitive and technical amongst us can be found at the link below:
Red maca (Lepidium meyenii) reduced prostate size in rats (Universi dad Peruana Caye tano Heredia, Lima, Peru)

As with everything else, FAKE MACA seems to be coming in from China….sigh. I'll update article as i get more info

~stay healthy~

you might also like

Black Sesame Seeds fight Prostate Cancer PSA Test Inventor says is PSA testing is a "Profit Driven Disaster"

______________________________________________________

Culinary Argan Oil helps fight Prostate Cancer My Top 10 Prostate Health Superfoods

______________________________________________________

Gac, The Prostate's Best Friend "Murder by Medicine" is no joke, says Dr. Daniels

______________________________________________________

click here or the photo below for to see all my articles in Men's Health

Doug Wallace

3 Responses

01.26.15

As for coffee drinks,… I don't do well with coffee, but I do great with the chicory-coffee blend called 'New Orleans Blend',… 2/3 boiling brew, to 1/3 cold whole unhomogenized milk(raw or pasteurized),… and it's awesome! Also, Maca powder in boiling water for some of the water, then either cold water or cold milk as above to acceptable temperature/balance.

Doug Wallace

01.26.15

Sounds like a great drink, I’ll have to try that one myself for a rainy Seattle Saturday Morning …..

~stay healthy~

Ricardo

06.28.16

People should consume more natural foods. In the case of maca, which is a super food, its nutrients are very good for health.

Leave Your Response

“Body”, (Part 48)
a.k.a. “Watching You”
(…a “Locked Down” Summertime Slideshow)

____hidden separator space__

Bento Box Turkey Club
Roll Ups

____hidden separator space__

“Misty in Manhattan”
(Ballerina Misty Copelnd gives a tour of her Manhattan Home)

____hidden separator space__

Paleo Cod Lettuce Wraps

____hidden separator space__

Pinterest shuts down my Pinterest Page because of my Kolin Kaepernick article

____hidden separator space__

“Dressed to Grill”
…Sophisticated Skewers (Part 11)

____hidden separator space__

Cucumber Avocado Wraps

____hidden separator space__

“Music is the Best Medicine”
“P.D.A. (We Just Don’t Care)”
-John Legend

____hidden separator space__

Jamaican Jerk Skewers

____hidden separator space__

Ms. Rashidat Owe, Vegan, talks Detox, Fitness and how Yoga saved her life from Drug Abuse

____hidden separator space__

Chicken and Avocado Sandwich Bento Box

____hidden separator space__

“It’s a Beautiful Day”
(…for Ziggy Marley’s Pancakes)

____hidden separator space__

Moroccan Chicken Skewers

____hidden separator space__

Home Cookin’ !!!
(Great Homes, Great Food!!)
Healthy, Tasty Wraps, featuring
Kim White’s Cozy 296sf Crib…

____hidden separator space__

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Wings

____hidden separator space__

Michael B. Jordan Reveals his Body Transformation Secrets for “Creed” and “Black Panther”

____hidden separator space__

Cheesy Avocado Toast

____hidden separator space__

Black Owned “Foot Print Farms” in Mississippi Gets Meals to Children During the COVID-19 Crisis

____hidden separator space__

Healthy Herb Fries

____hidden separator space__

Girl Talk:
Beauty Secrets from Africa
(Part 3)

____hidden separator space__

Orange and Avocado Salad

____hidden separator space__

Cool Fitness Gear!!!
(Part 4)

____hidden separator space__

Fifteen Creative Five Ingredient Smoothies

____hidden separator space__

Fifty+, Fit and Fabulous!!!
Angelique Miles, Age 53 !!!
Wellness “Influencer”

____hidden separator space__

Pan Fried Cod in a Citrus Basil Butter Sauce

____hidden separator space__

African American Men are at High Risk of ‘False Positives’ in Prostate Cancer Screening

____hidden separator space__

Sheet Pan Roasted Spring Veggies with Eggs

____hidden separator space__

Planning the Perfect “Picnic Date” at an Esparanza Spalding Concert

____hidden separator space__

Chocolate Espresso Waffles

____hidden separator space__

“Sustainable Lenny” !!!
(…a sneak peek inside Lenny Kravitz’s Farm and Ranch)

____hidden separator space__

Collard Wraps with Citrus Slaw

____hidden separator space__

Beauty products marketed to Black Women more likely to contain toxic chemicals (…says a recent study)

____hidden separator space__

Spicy Chicken Meal Prep

____hidden separator space__

One Woman’s Journey into Fighting Acne With Essential Oils

____hidden separator space__

Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Potatoes

____hidden separator space__

Black Sesame Seeds help fight Prostate Cancer (…easy to add to daily Smoothies!!)

____hidden separator space__

Eggs Fried in Bell Peppers

____hidden separator space__

Ballerina Misty Copeland’s
Five Ways She Eats, Trains and Lives Healthy

____hidden separator space__

Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Lemon Garlic Shrimp

____hidden separator space__

Men’s Natural Body Care
(…becoming an all-natural, GQ “Smooth Operator”)

____hidden separator space__

Farmer’s Market Salad

____hidden separator space__

Girl Talk: Natural Contraceptive Methods

____hidden separator space__

My Top 30 Superfood
“Power Rankings”
(….numbers 1 thru 10)

____hidden separator space__

Visual Medicine…
Amazing Street Dancers

____hidden separator space__

Rainbow Veggie Skewers

____hidden separator space__

“Loves Times Love”
(..a Bright Brooklyn Wedding Affair)

____hidden separator space__

Turmeric Fruit Salad

____hidden separator space__

Putting Monsanto in Your Vagina?
…Many Tampons Contaminated with Toxic Glyphosate Herbicide

____hidden separator space__

Mushroom, Egg, and Spinach Breakfast Wraps

____hidden separator space__

The Prostate Cancer Fighting “Fantastic Four” : Broccoli, Turmeric, Green Tea, Pomegranate

____hidden separator space__

Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash

____hidden separator space__

Toxin Levels in women drop sharply just 3 days after switching to natural makeup (…a recent study says)

____hidden separator space__

Simple Baked Italian Oregano Meatballs

____hidden separator space__

The “Gangster Gardener”
He plants food gardens on vacant lots all over South Central L.A.

____hidden separator space__

The “Green Goddess” Sandwich

____hidden separator space__

Men’s Health: Nutrients for Male Vitality and Well Being (Part 7)

____hidden separator space__

Chicken, Cucumber and Avocado Salad

____hidden separator space__

“The Wanderlust Food Diaries”
“Grab Your Hat, Here We Go”
…to Bajacu Villa, Turks and Caicos
Menu: another Tropical Lunch

____hidden separator space__

“Hanging” With India Arie
…On St. Lucia Island, Caribbean
Menu: Vegetarian Kabobs

____hidden separator space__

“Clean Eating” Bento Boxes

____hidden separator space__

Potato, Pepper, and Egg Skillet

____hidden separator space__

New Study Reveals Importance of Zinc in Prostate Health

____hidden separator space__

Summer Glow
“Buddha Bowl”

____hidden separator space__

Dinner and a Movie:
“Creed”
On the Menu: Healthy Philly Cheesesteak

____hidden separator space__

Almond Banana Pancakes

____hidden separator space__

Health and Safety Tips When Getting a Tattoo

____hidden separator space__

See all articles in “The Healthy Chef’s Cookbook”
(The Art of Food)

____hidden separator space__

See all articles in “Eat Smart”
(The Science of Food)

____hidden separator space__

The GAIA Health Blog
Ranked in Top 100 Health Blogs!!!

…and top 100 Natural Food Blogs for 2018

____hidden separator space__

(BELOW) Links to my favorite sites who are ”Raging Against the Machine”
(and also some fun cooking blogs)

One Bold Soul: Artist and Writer

(…”Healthy but Smart” is one of the best websites I’ve found, if you want to find unbiased, informative, and understandable research and info on superfoods and so forth, to aid in taking your health back!!)

____hidden separator space__

(same name, different blog, no need to fight about it)

Real Food Freaks

Kim’s “Nutritionally Well”

THE PAST ON A PLATE
Special ‘shout out’ to this food blogger. Totally different style than me, but my favorite food blog in creativity. She inspired me to start my ‘Dinner and a Movie’ and “Wanderlust Food Diaries’ articles.

The GAIA Health Blog