7 Benefits of Maca | Dr. Janine In this video, Dr. Janine shares seven benefits of maca that have been proven by science. She explains how maca root has been used for centuries by indigenous Peruvians as an adaptogen. She shares that maca is a cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, cabbage, and kale. She talks about how maca can improve memory and lower anxiety and depression. She looks at how maca can improve libido and fertility in women and men. She explains how maca can help with energy levels. She talks about how maca reduces hot flashes and night sweats for menopausal women. Lastly, Dr. Janine looks at how maca can help decrease blood pressure. Video Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:17 – Maca Facts 00:52 - #1 Helps Improve Memory 01:05 - #2 Improves Libido in Men & Women 01:25 - #3 Helps Lower Anxiety & Depression 01:53 - #4 Helps Energy Levels 02:05 - #5 Reduces Hot Flashes & Night Sweats 02:26 - #6 Increases Fertility in Men & Women 02:34 - #7 Decreases Blood Pressure 02:52 – Tip for Maca Supplements Links to supplements mentioned in this short Maca Vitatree Women’s Formula: https://us.vitatree.com/womens-formula/ Vitatree Men’s Formula: https://us.vitatree.com/mens-formula/ Links to studies mentioned in this video Beneficial effects of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on psychological symptoms and measures of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women are not related to estrogen or androgen content - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18784609/ Watch Health Matters with Dr. Janine -Online every Tuesday at 11am EST -And chat with Dr. Janine live during the show. Connection with Doctor Janine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjanine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drj9live Twitter: https://twitter.com/drj9live?lang=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j9naturally?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/vitatree Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/drj9live #maca #macaroot #fertility