Maca Powder for Stress Relief and Energy Boost!

I’m not normally super hungry first thing in am, which is when I like to workout, but a teaspoon of gelatinized maca powder mixed with water definitely gives me a pre-workout energy boost—& then I just eat a real breakfast after I workout (by which time I am always hungry!)

Maca is a root vegetable related to the turnip and it is most definitely natural. It is very helpful for energy and improving overall sense of well-being. It is also helpful for combating stress as maca supports the health of the adrenal glands by enabling them to regenerate. In addition, maca is particularly beneficial for balancing hormonal issues (especially those related to stress.) By the way, the hormonal benefits derived from Maca are due to the fact it is rich in plant sterols.

You definitely want to get the gelatinized form of maca because the process of gelatinization removes the hard-to-digest starchy component of the maca root. Gelatinized maca is easily digestible and quickly assimilated. Plus, the published clinical studies showing maca’s effectiveness were all performed using the gelatinized form. My favorite brands are Gaia (pictured above),  Navitas Naturals and Vega Maca Powder.

You can buy gelatinized maca powder from any natural foods store or from Vitacost, one of my favorite online discount suppliers.