Even in pre-Columbian times, the Indians ascribed a strength-enhancing effect to Maca root, which was mainly used by aging men and women planning a family. Product made with a traditional drying process to preserve the active ingredient content. The difference between regular Maca root powder and gelatinized Maca root powder is that the starch is removed from the gelatinized Maca root powder, making it more concentrated, easier for the body to absorb, and better absorbed. Most important vitamins and minerals in maca root: B1, B2, B12, vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. One of the most beneficial properties of Maca is its regulatory, stimulating and balancing effect on hormone balance in both men and women. Its taste is similar to roasted chicory, which damages our nervous system with chemical stimulants. Maca, on the other hand, is not a caffeine-containing stimulant, but a stimulating herb that maintains our health naturally.