Maca Extract
Basic Information
- Source: Extracted from the roots of Lepidium meyenii, a plant of the Brassicaceae family.
- Appearance: Usually a yellowish-brown, brown or reddish-brown powder.
Main Ingredients
- Bioactive Substances: Macaene and macamides are the unique bioactive substances of maca, accounting for approximately 0.6% in the maca extract. They can increase the number and motility of sperm.
- Alkaloids: There are various active alkaloid components, including imidazole, A (Lepidium meyenii alkaloid A) and Lepidium meyenii alkaloid B, etc. They act on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to regulate the functions of the adrenal gland, pancreas, testis, etc.
- Glucosinolates: The main active components of maca are benzyl glucosinolate and benzyl isothiocyanate. The fresh maca root contains about 1% of glucosinolates.
- Sterols: It includes β-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, etc., and the content can reach 0.03%-0.04% in the dried maca root extract.
- Amino Acids: Rich in amino acids, it is abundant in essential amino acids for the human body and branched-chain amino acids with important physiological activities.
- Other Components: It also contains active substances such as taurine, plant polyphenols, saponins, flavonoids, coumarins, etc.
Application Fields
- Healthcare Products Field: Made into maca capsules, maca tablets, etc., which are used to supplement nutrition and regulate the body's functions.
- Food Field: Added to foods as a flavor enhancer or nutritional supplement, such as solid beverages, liquid beverages, convenient foods, etc.
- Cosmetics Field: Due to its antioxidant and other effects, it can be applied to skin care products, playing roles such as moisturizing and anti-aging.
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Implementation standards |
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Q1:Are you a manufacturer ora trading company?
A: We are a manufacturer.
Q2: How canI ensure the quality of the product before an order?
A: You can referto the coA issued by the Quality Inspection Department.
In addition, we also provide samples foryou to test.
Q3:What is your MoQ?
A:Our minimum order quantity is flexible,our trial order quantity is
usually 1kg-10kg,and ourformal order minimum quantity is 25kg.
Q4: How is the quality of your products?
A:Our products do not contain artificial fragrances,dyes,orother
exogenous substances. They are of stable quality and fully certified.
Q5:Do you have any discounts?
A:Yes,of course,please feel freely to contact us.Prices will vary
depending on the quantity.For bulk orders, we will offer you a discount.
Q6: How long does it take for production and delivery?
A:We usually have 1-5 tons of inventory on hand and can ship
immediately.Special circumstances or custom products require further
discussion.
Q7:How are the goods delivered?
A:Goods weighing less than 50 kg are delivered through international
courierservices such as FedEx,DHL,orEMS.Goods weighing more than
5o kg are delivered by airfreight,and goods weighing more than 100 kg
are delivered by sea freight or as per customer requirements.
Q8: What is the expiration date of the products?
A:24 months.
Q9:How doI pay formy order?
A:We support T/T and Western Union.