xi'an land nutra co.,ltd 
Description of Maca Extract：
Maca extract is a yellow-brown powdered medicine. Its main ingredients are amino acids, mineral zinc, taurine, etc. It has the effects of regulating the adrenal glands, pancreas, testicles, improving qi and blood, and relieving menopausal symptoms.
Specification of Maca Extract：
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Source | Lepidium meyenii Walp |
| Part Used | Root (often mistakenly referred to as fruit) |
| Product Form | Brown Yellow fine powder |
| Specification | 20:1, 30:1, 50:1 or Macaamide 0.1-1% |
| Testing Methods | Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
| Packaging | Double-layer plastic packaging within 5KG, with aluminum foil packaging outside; cardboard barrel packaging for more than 25KG. Standard packaging: 25KG/drum. |
| Storage Conditions | Sealed, light-proof, dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Shelf life: 2 years. |
Main Functions of Maca Extract:
For men:
- Anti-fatigue, enhancement of energy and stamina: Amino acids, mineral zinc, taurine and other ingredients in maca can significantly fight fatigue.
- Improve sexual function, increase sperm count and sperm vitality: The unique bioactive substances macaene and maca amide are beneficial to erectile function and increase sperm count and active ability.
- Regulate endocrine system, balance hormone: Maca’s various alkaloids act on hypothalamus and pituitary gland, regulate adrenal gland, pancreas, testis and other functions to balance hormone level.
- For kidney tonic, impotence and premature ejaculation, sexual dysfunction: Maca is believed to have an improving effect on kidney tonic, impotence and premature ejaculation, and other sexual dysfunctions.
For women:
- Regulate endocrine, fight against menopausal syndrome: Maca’s various alkaloids can regulate the adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries and other functions, balance the hormone level in the body, rich in taurine, protein, etc. can regulate and repair physiological functions, improve qi and blood and alleviate menopausal symptoms.
- Enhance immune function, anti-fatigue, anti-anaemia: Maca contains high amount of iron, protein, amino acids, minerals, zinc, etc. can help to strengthen the immune system, enhance the body’s resistance to disease, fight fatigue and improve the symptoms of anaemia.
| Item | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Macaamide | NLT 0.8% | 0.85% |
| Appearance | Light yellow fine powder | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic odor | Conforms |
| Mesh Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Ash Content | NMT 5.0% | 2.22% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% | 2.62% |
Heavy metals and microbiological analysis：
| Test | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Control | ||
| Lead | NMT 2 ppm | Conforms |
| Cadmium | NMT 1 ppm | Conforms |
| Mercury | NMT 1 ppm | Conforms |
| Arsenic | NMT 2 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbiological Tests | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 1000 cfu/mg | Conforms |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 25 cfu/mg | Conforms |
| E. Coli | NMT 40 MPN/100g | Conforms |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Conforms |
| Conclusion | Product Conforms to Specifications |
