A superfood of the Andes
Maca grows above 4,000 metres in central Peru, where few crops survive. Locals dry it, boil it or grind it into flour. Gonzales's 2012 review covers its ethnobiology and research, and an earlier review follows it from tradition to science. The official site also cites a randomized, double-blind study of black and red maca extracts in adults.
Why it is in Sugar Defender Pro
Energy dips and sugar cravings feed each other. Maca is traditionally used for stamina and steady energy, helping you get through the afternoon without a sugary pick-me-up.
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Blend ingredients are listed by weight, and maca root extract comes first, so it is the biggest single component of the 200 mg blend. See the label.
Taste
Maca powder has an earthy, malty taste. In Sugar Defender Pro it is an extract softened by natural flavors, citrus, stevia and xylitol.
Partners
Maca works with eleuthero and ginseng for energy and with chromium and gymnema for blood sugar support. See eleuthero.
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FAQ
Why is maca first on the Sugar Defender Pro label?
It is the largest ingredient by weight in the herbal blend.
What does maca do?
It is traditionally used for energy, stamina and vitality.
Does maca contain caffeine?
No.
Sources
- PubMed: Gonzales GF. Ethnobiology and ethnopharmacology of Lepidium meyenii (maca). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2012
- PubMed: Gonzales GF. Maca, from tradition to science. Forsch Komplementmed 2009
General information, not medical advice. Prices and label details come from the official Sugar Defender Pro pages, checked October 20, 2026; the checkout page and the label on your bottle take priority. Read our disclaimer.
