Black Maca is the most potent of all the Maca varieties. It can provide you with slow release energy without the caffeine jitters. Our Maca is grown at 4200m above sea level in Junin, Peru. Comes in convenient capsule form. Buy with confidence: Forest Super Foods is Australia's most trusted super food store (est. 2011) with over 250,000 orders dispatched and 6,000 verified reviews. What makes our Black Maca so special? Our Maca is grown at 4200m above sea level in Junin, Peru. The farmers sun dry the Maca and then ground into a fine powder, at no point are any fillers or additives used. It is guaranteed premium quality and comes to you certified organic so you know it is free of pesticides, herbicides and radiation. MACA HAS BEEN USED IN TRADITIONAL EASTERN MEDICINE FOR MILLENNIA The ancient Incans used maca root as far back as two thousand years ago, when it was revered not only as a staple crop, but as a potent medicinal herb. Folktales about this high nutrient food describe how Incan warriors consumed large quantities of the product before going into battle to increase energy and strength. A NUTRIENT & MINERAL DENSE FOOD. This organic super food delivers a beneficial amount of plant-based protein and around 8% of maca is dietary fiber. A number of important fatty acids and essential amino acids (of which 18 out of 20 are present) are also present. Maca also contains energy boosting and immune revatalising Vitamins B1, 2, and 3, along with small quantities of C, E, and B6. HOW TO CONSUME 3 Capsules twice per day. Each vegan capsule contains 500mg Maca root.