{"product_id":"product_329b9814-f873-49cf-8942-6bf2a60f693b","title":"Life Pro - BLACK MACA | 60 capsules (750mg)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLife Pro Nutrition's Black Maca is a food supplement in vegetable capsules based on dry extract of black maca (Lepidium Meyenii Walper, root), the most potent and rare of the three varieties of maca native to the Peruvian Andes. Each capsule provides 750 mg of black maca dry extract, and the recommended daily dose of 2 capsules provides 1500 mg of concentrated extract. Black maca differs from yellow and red varieties due to its specific phytochemical composition in macaenes and macamides (unsaturated fatty acids and their corresponding amides), its more pronounced adaptogenic effects on male hormonal balance, energy, physical endurance and cognitive function, and the EFSA's recognition that it stimulates normal physical and intellectual performance and helps stimulate sexual desire. Clean formula: no unnecessary excipients. 60 capsules per pack (30 days). Vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack maca (Lepidium Meyenii): the rarest and most potent of the three Andean maca varieties with a distinct phytochemical profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaca (Lepidium Meyenii Walper) is a cruciferous plant native to the Peruvian Andes, cultivated at altitudes of 3800 to 4800 meters above sea level in the Junín and Pasco regions of Peru, where it has been cultivated for over 2000 years by indigenous Quechua populations as an energizing and medicinal food. There are three main morphological varieties of maca, distinguished by the color of the hypocotyl (the edible root): yellow (the most abundant, accounting for about 60% of total production), red, and black. Black maca is the rarest (accounting for only 10 to 15% of production) and has been identified in comparative studies as the variety with the most pronounced effects on memory, learning, cognition, and male vitality (especially spermatogenesis and sperm quality). The main bioactive compounds in maca are macaenes (unsaturated fatty acids exclusive to maca, such as (5Z)-benzylidene-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid and derivatives) and macamides (amides of unsaturated fatty acids with benzylamine), which are lipophilic compounds that accumulate in the hypocotyl during post-harvest storage and are considered primarily responsible for maca's adaptogenic and neurological effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustained energy and physical endurance without the adverse effects of conventional stimulants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne of the most documented and appreciated effects of black maca is the improvement of physical energy and endurance level in a sustained way and without the adverse effects associated with conventional stimulants such as caffeine (tachycardia, anxiety, insomnia, progressive tolerance and withdrawal syndrome). Unlike stimulants that act via activation of the sympathetic nervous system (increasing adrenaline and cortisol), maca acts as an adaptogen, i.e., it improves the body's ability to respond efficiently to physical and metabolic stress without overactivating stress response systems. Studies with athletes and the general population document improved aerobic endurance, time to exhaustion, and subjective feeling of vitality and energy after 4 to 14 weeks of regular supplementation, with effects becoming progressively more pronounced over time of use (unlike caffeine, whose effects tend to decrease with continued use due to tolerance development).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHormonal balance and libido support: the action profile of black maca on the reproductive and endocrine systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaca has a long tradition of use as a natural aphrodisiac and fertility support in Andean cultures, and this reputation has been progressively supported by clinical evidence. The EFSA specifically recognizes that maca contributes to stimulating sexual desire, and multiple randomized controlled trials document improved sexual function in men (including cases of mild to moderate erectile dysfunction) and increased libido in women (especially in postmenopausal women). It is important to note that maca's mechanism of action on sexual function is not via direct increase of testosterone or estrogen levels (contrary to what is often claimed in supplement marketing): studies that measured hormonal levels (FSH, LH, estradiol, testosterone) do not document significant changes in circulating hormonal levels. The mechanism appears to be androgen-independent, possibly involving direct effects on dopamine receptors and on brain centers regulating sexual desire, as well as peripheral vascular and neuromuscular effects mediated by macaenes and macamides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBlack maca specifically has been studied for male health support: studies in animal models document that black maca, unlike yellow and red varieties, has pronounced effects on spermatogenesis (sperm production), epididymal volume, and sperm motility, suggesting a specific role in male reproductive health that goes beyond simply increasing libido.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCognitive function and neuroprotection: the nootropic profile of black maca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBlack maca stands out from other varieties for its activity on cognitive function. Laboratory studies have shown that black maca extracts improve recognition memory, spatial memory, and learning in animal models, effects that were superior to those of yellow and red varieties. Proposed mechanisms include antioxidant effects that protect neurons from oxidative stress, modulation of acetylcholine levels (the main neurotransmitter for memory and the cholinergic system), and anti-inflammatory effects in the central nervous system. This neuroprotective and nootropic activity makes black maca relevant not only for athletes and sportspeople, but also for students, intellectual professionals, and older adults who want to preserve cognitive function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptogen: the mechanism of support to the HPA axis and reduction of chronic stress:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaca is classified as an adaptogen, a compound that non-specifically increases the body's resistance to physical, metabolic, and psychological stressors. Maca's adaptogenic mechanism involves modulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, reducing the cortisol response to chronic stress without blocking the acute response necessary for performance. Studies document reduced cortisol levels and improved markers of oxidative stress with regular maca use, which translates clinically into less fatigue, improved mood, and greater resistance to sustained physical and mental effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 2 capsules daily, preferably with main meals (1 at lunch + 1 at dinner, or both with one of the main meals). Maca's effects are progressive: the most immediate energetic benefits may be noticeable within the first 2 to 4 weeks, while the effects on libido, hormonal balance, and cognitive function typically reach their maximum expression after 1 to 2 months of continued regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Life Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52705358283099,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/0250\/3771\/files\/LifePro-BlackMaca.png?v=1777504286","url":"https:\/\/brothers-club.com\/en\/products\/product_329b9814-f873-49cf-8942-6bf2a60f693b","provider":"Brother's Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}