Balance Menopause with Red Maca and Ashwagandha

Naturopath formulated, Balance with Red Maca combines 2 Adaptogens -

Peruvian Red Maca Root - a nutritional powerhouse that contains protein, fibre, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals; with the award winning KSM-66 (Organic Ashwagandha Extract) - clinically trialed for its restorative, invigorating and strengthening properties.

Lets take a closer look at how these ingredients work.

Red Maca…The hormone balancer.

Based on the research and reviews, Red Maca, considered as “Women’s Maca works as an adaptogen, which means that it adapts to the needs of a specific body based on health condition and gender.

Under analysis it shows to contain higher levels phytonutrients, including alkaloids, tannins and saponins that contribute to the body achieving a healthy hormone balance.  

Libido

One of the biggest effects reported by women taking Red Maca daily is a positive increase in sexual desire. Red Maca has the highest phytonutrients and is the maca of choice to improve female libido.

Hot Flashes and Other Menopause Symptoms

A review of studies demonstrated that Red Maca has a positive effect to reduce all uncomfortable symptoms of menopause and perimenopause including insomnia, mood swings and in particular hot flashes. Red Maca does not contain hormones, but merely stimulates the body to balance the endocrine system.

Reducing/Preventing Osteoporosis

Studies have shown that Red and Black Maca were found to be the best at improving and protecting bone structure especially in mice who had their ovaries removed. Maca studies have shown that this food product increases bone strength and density.

Mental Focus, Memory and Clarity.

Red Maca is recommended to take when you have a particularly mental task to perform. The energy it provides is sustained and balanced. A more recent study from 2016 from an esteemed group of international researchers found that it improved mood as well as overall “quality of life”. “Acceptability, Safety and Efficacy of Oral Administration of Black or Red Maca.

KSM-66 (Organic Ashwagandha Extract)

Ashwagandha promotes balance in the body. It is an adaptogenic herb that helps the body successfully adapt to stressful conditions. Ashwagandha is one of the few herbs with significant effects on both psychological and physiological aspects of human functioning.

KSM-66 is the ashwagandha root extract with the most extensive set of research studies and clinical trials.

KSM-66 Ashwagandha has been clinically proven to:

Help reduce stress, anxiety, cortisol levels and stress-related food cravings*

Help promote enhanced memory and cognitive function*

Help promote endurance, strength, muscle size and muscle recovery rate

Help enhance sexual performance health in both men and women.

As such, it may be an ideal supplement to consider if you’re looking for a safe, natural way to support your body’s hormones. However, it’s important to be sure to work with a qualified health care provider to determine the appropriate dosage and frequency before adding any new supplement to your regimen.