{"product_id":"product_5f72f0bf-da30-49c5-aaf2-51a9a88c96e0","title":"HSN - BLACK MACA EXTRACT | 120caps \u0026 500mg","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]\"\u003eHSN's EssentialSeries Black Maca Extract (20:1) 500 mg is a dietary supplement in vegetable capsules formulated exclusively with concentrated black maca root extract (Lepidium meyenii) at a 20:1 concentration ratio, without any additional additives or ingredients. Each 500 mg capsule is equivalent to 10 g of dried black maca root, making it one of the most concentrated forms of black maca available on the market in a single daily dose format. Black maca (black root Lepidium meyenii) is the rarest and most valued variety of Andean maca, with a phytochemical profile denser in phenolic compounds and alkaloids compared to the yellow and purple varieties, and with a tradition of use associated with supporting male physical and sexual performance, fertility, and bone health. Clean label formula: only black maca extract and vegetable capsule, no aesthetic additives, allergen-free, vegan, and non-GMO. 1 capsule per day.\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: the rarest and most valued variety of Andean maca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a cruciferous plant cultivated exclusively in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, between 3800 and 4400 meters above sea level, under some of the most extreme environmental conditions in Andean agriculture. It exists in several varieties distinguishable by root color: yellow (the most common, about 60% of total production), red\/purple, and black (the rarest, representing less than 10% of total production). The black color of the root reflects a higher concentration of glucosinolates, phenolic compounds, macaene alkaloids, and benzylglucosinolates compared to the other varieties, which is associated with a more potent phytochemical profile and more marked functional properties in certain areas, namely supporting physical performance, male fertility, and bone health. Comparative studies of maca varieties conducted by Peruvian researcher Gonzales and colleagues document that black maca has more pronounced effects on sperm count and motility and on spatial memory compared to the yellow and red varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20:1 concentration ratio for maximum potency in a minimal dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black maca extract used by HSN has a concentration ratio of 20:1, meaning that 20 g of dried black maca root were needed to produce each gram of extract. With 500 mg of extract per capsule, each capsule is equivalent to the phytochemical content of 10 g of dried black maca root, far exceeding the doses of powdered root conventionally used in clinical studies (3 to 5 g\/day of powdered root). This high concentration ratio allows obtaining the equivalent of the reference dose from scientific literature in a single daily capsule, without the need to ingest large amounts of powder with the characteristic and intense taste and aroma of raw maca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport for physical performance, energy, and vitality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black maca is recognized in Andean tradition for its role in supporting energy, physical endurance, and vitality, having been historically consumed by Inca warriors and workers in highly demanding physical conditions. Contemporary studies in animal models and humans document that black maca supplementation can reduce the perception of fatigue, improve performance in endurance exercises, and increase perceived energy without the adrenergic stimulant effects of caffeine and other conventional stimulants. This adaptogenic effect of black maca on energy and vitality is attributed to its profile of glucosinolates, macaenes, and macamides, compounds exclusive to maca with documented biological activity in the central nervous system and energy metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport for male fertility and sperm quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black maca has the most robust evidence base among maca varieties for supporting male fertility. Clinical studies with Lepidium meyenii in adult men document improvements in sperm count, concentration, and motility after 4 months of supplementation, without changes in serum levels of testosterone, estradiol, LH, or FSH, suggesting that the mechanism of action is independent of the conventional hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. Black maca specifically showed more pronounced results in sperm count and motility compared to yellow and red maca in variety comparison studies. This effect is attributed to compounds exclusive to black maca that act directly on the testes and epididymis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport for sexual desire and sexual function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black maca has a tradition of use as a sexual adaptogen and aphrodisiac in both genders, and its reputation is supported by clinical studies documenting improved sexual desire (libido) after supplementation with Lepidium meyenii in adult men, unrelated to changes in serum testosterone levels (Gonzales et al., 2002), and in postmenopausal women (Brooks et al., 2008). The mechanism by which maca improves sexual desire appears to be independent of conventional sex hormones, possibly involving the modulation of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin through the phenolic compounds and alkaloids of the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport for bone health, especially in postmenopause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studies in animal models and some preliminary human studies document that black maca (specifically this variety) has effects supporting bone mineral density and bone strength, especially in contexts of estrogen depletion such as postmenopause. The proposed mechanism involves the inhibition of bone resorption by osteoclasts, possibly mediated by the glucosinolates and isothiocyanates of black maca with moderate phytoestrogenic activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean label formula with a single ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e HSN's Black Maca Extract 500 mg is formulated with a complete commitment to a clean label: only black maca extract and HPMC vegetable capsule, without aesthetic additives, unnecessary anti-caking agents, flavors, colorings, or any ingredient that does not contribute to the functional activity of the product. This purity of formulation ensures that the user receives exclusively concentrated black maca extract, without dilution by excipients or unnecessary ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eUses\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 1 capsule per day, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day for dosing consistency. The daily dose of 500 mg of 20:1 extract (equivalent to 10 g of dried root) can be taken in the morning for daytime energy support or before physical activity for performance support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage cycles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black maca can be used continuously without the need for cycles with breaks, unlike some adrenergic stimulants. The effects are cumulative and typically more pronounced after 4 to 12 weeks of regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool (below 25°C), dry, and dark place. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HSN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52705355825499,"sku":null,"price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/0250\/3771\/files\/HSN-BLACKMACAEXTRACT.webp?v=1777499812","url":"https:\/\/brothers-club.com\/en\/products\/product_5f72f0bf-da30-49c5-aaf2-51a9a88c96e0","provider":"Brother's Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}