No matter what is the real reason, I think I found the solution to improve sex drive while increasing fertility. In my constant search for herbs that improve fertility and reproductive health I found Maca. I had heard about it before from a friend and then last month I heard it from my husband’s boss.
Maca or Lepidium meyenii is a hearty root vegetable belonging to the radish family; it grows in the high Andean plateaus of Peru. It is best known for its ability to enhance fertility and libido.
South Americans even nicknamed it as the “Spanish Viagra”. In Peru they use Maca like a potato for food and drinks.
Health benefits of Maca:
• It is a powerful natural aphrodisiac and libido-enhancer that also promotes reproductive health. The journal Plant Science reported that maca increased the sperm count in male test subjects in just 2 weeks!
• It alleviates the symptoms of menopause and PMS. Indian women use it to treat menopausal symptoms, and Peruvian women have used it for years to encourage fertility and treat pre- and post-menstrual problems.
• It boosts energy levels and aids in athletic performance.
• Maca contains glucosinolate and fibers that help prevent certain forms of cancer.
• It promotes mental clarity. Researchers have given maca to students before tests to improve students’ test scores.
• Maca is an adaptogen, it increases the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue.
• It is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients that support optimum health and longevity.
• Because of its high iron content, it has been shown to be beneficial for those who suffer from anemia.
• Maca contains terpenoids and saponins which give it the ability to relieve pain, act as expectorant, sedative and analgesic — and even lower cholesterol levels. I have been using it for 3 weeks and I have to say it does increase your libido.
First, let me explain that when I heard about Maca I didn’t know it was a natural aphrodisiac, but after taking it for a week I decided to research. My husband was surprised and I feel like my 20 year old self again. Since the beginning of this year I never felt like having sex. After our failed IVF and then all the fights I didn’t even want to think about sex.
Also I feel more energetic, I don’t feel so lazy and I feel like going to the gym every day. The other side effect that I am not so happy about is that it increases my appetite. I am hungry all the time. I have been going to bed earlier just so I won’t eat more. I got 2 extra pounds already and I am getting a little belly. Well, I am quite skinny so few extra pounds might even help to balance out my hormones.