Description of Maca root extract:
Maca Root Extract is an extract of the root of Maca, a cruciferous plant from the Andes Mountains of South America. Growing at high altitude in a harsh climate, Maca root is rich in a variety of nutrients and biologically active substances, and has long been regarded as “Andean ginseng” by the local people. Maca root extract is rich in amino acids, the mineral zinc, taurine, macaene and maca amide. These components give Maca its unique physiological activity.
Description of Maca Root Extract：
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Maca Root Extract Powder |
| Source | Natural Maca Root |
| Appearance | Light yellow fine powder |
| Specification | 4:1, 10:1, 10%-60% |
| Application | Healthcare supplement |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1kg |
| Customization Service | Low MOQ for customized capsules/tablets |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Testing Method | UV/HPLC (Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy/High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) |
| Standards | USP/EP/CP (United States Pharmacopeia/European Pharmacopoeia/Chinese Pharmacopoeia) |
Effects of Maca Root Extract：
Improvement of sexual function: macaene and maca amide and other biologically active substances can effectively increase sperm count and vitality, improve erectile function, for men, it has significant kidney tonic and aphrodisiac effect.
Endocrine regulation: The alkaloids in maca can regulate the function of endocrine organs such as adrenal glands, pancreas, testes (for men) or ovaries (for women), and balance hormone levels. For women, it can effectively relieve menopausal symptoms.
Anti-fatigue, enhance energy: Amino acids, mineral zinc, taurine and other ingredients can effectively relieve fatigue, enhance physical strength and improve physical endurance.
Enhance immunity: Maca contains a variety of nutrients that help to enhance immunity and improve body resistance.
Improve qi and blood: Maca is rich in iron and other nutrients, which helps to improve anemia and promote blood circulation.
Applications of Maca Root Extract：
Maca root extract is widely used in health food, functional drinks and other fields. Common forms of maca products include capsules, tablets, powders and so on.
| Item | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Maca Amide Content | ≥ 0.8% | 0.85% |
| Appearance | Light yellow fine powder | Pass |
| Odor | Characteristic odor | Pass |
| Mesh Sieve | 100% pass 80 mesh | Pass |
| Ash Content | ≤ 5.0% | 2.22% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 2.62% |
Heavy Metal and Microbiological Analysis：
| Parameter | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | NMT 2 ppm | Conform |
| Cadmium | NMT 1 ppm | Conform |
| Mercury | NMT 1 ppm | Conform |
| Arsenic | NMT 2 ppm | Conform |
| Total Plate Count | NMT 1000 cfu/mg | Conform |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 25 cfu/mg | Conform |
| E. coli | NMT 40 MPN/100g | Conform |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Conform |
