Benefits of Maca Root | Dr. Josh Axe

Top 5 Maca Root Benefits: http://bit.ly/2UFDkpx This video will share the many benefits of maca root and how it can naturally boost your health. Maca is actually in the same vegetable family as cabbage and broccoli and is also an adaptogen herb. Adaptogens are unique and help the body adapt and deal with many stressors. Maca is grown in the mountains of South America and has been used in history for balancing hormones and improving libido. Maca Benefits: 1) Naturally balance hormones • Issues relating to hormones ⁃ PMS, menopause and PCOS • Helps lower cortisol (high-stress hormone) 2) Infertility • Balances hormones & helps the reproductive organs of men and women 3) Naturally improve testosterone in men 4) Boost energy levels • Issues relating to decreased energy • Chronic fatigue or adrenal fatigue How to take maca root: • 1 tbsp of maca each day in a smoothie • Mix cacao, coconut oil and maca for extra energy boosting -------------------- Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist with a passion to help people eat healthily and live a healthy lifestyle. Visit the blog: http://bit.ly/2T6NPBR -------------------- Want to connect on social media? Like on Facebook → facebook.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Instagram → instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Twitter → twitter.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Pinterest → pinterest.com/draxe/ -------------------- Have any questions? Ask away → http://bit.ly/2DqymXS -------------------- This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.