Black Maca Extract 20:1 – Andean tradition, in a concentrated version

Black Maca Extract (20:1) 500mg from EssentialSeries is a dietary supplement made from black maca.

We’ve crafted a concentrated extract that combines the black root, the richest part in key compounds, with the quality of a clean label formula by HSN. Each capsule equals 10 grams of dried maca root, with a broad profile that respects the plant’s natural complexity.

It condenses the ancestral richness of Andean maca into a practical, top-quality format.

HSN’s black maca

One of the most exclusive varieties

A 20:1 extract

Each veggie capsule contains an extract that condenses 20 parts of root into 1. That means a single 500mg dose equals 10 grams of dried black maca. A high concentration for a more comfortable and practical way to use it.

Root: the heart of maca’s compounds

We only use the root of Lepidium meyenii to make our extract, since it’s the part richest in phytonutrients. No leaves or stems, guaranteeing a full profile of characteristic phytonutrients, which are mainly responsible for maca’s traditional properties.

Benefits for maintaining energy and sexuality under normal conditions

Black maca extract supports sexual and reproductive health under normal conditions for both men and women.

A plant with a millenary history

Maca originally comes from the Peruvian Andes, where it’s been cultivated for over 2,000 years. It was considered a sacred food ideal for harsh high-altitude conditions. Black maca, in particular, was reserved for warriors and people with high responsibilities due to its connection with sexuality and physical energy.

Today, black maca still holds a place in dietary supplementation, in a more concentrated and functional, less traditional form.

Clean label: Quality and transparency by HSN

Simple and adaptable use

• Practical dose: With just one capsule a day you get the equivalent of 10 g of dried root, perfect for comfortably complementing your diet.
• Suitable for all lifestyles: Made with 100% plant-based veggie capsules, it’s an extract suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
• Total flexibility: You can take it whenever you want, with or without food, without disrupting your routine. Easy to carry and no weighing needed.

Perfect for different moments

• Performance support during high-demand periods.
• Natural support for fertility.
• Support for bone strength in postmenopausal women.

Recommended combos by HSN specialists

For those wanting a more complete approach, we recommend combining black maca extract with:

• Zinc: which contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
• Ashwagandha: which improves the body’s resistance to stress.
• Ginseng: which helps maintain optimal resistance, a feeling of energy and vitality, and physical and mental well-being.

A synergy designed to globally optimize black maca.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Why choose black maca over other varieties?

Because it’s the variety most linked to supporting normal sexuality and energy.

Is it suitable for women?

Yes. Besides supporting female sexual function, it helps maintain normal bone strength in postmenopausal women.

How does it differ from yellow or red maca?

Black maca concentrates more antioxidants and characteristic compounds than other maca varieties.

When will I start noticing its effects?

Scientific studies that positively evaluate maca’s effects have intervention periods between 4 and 20 weeks.

Can I take it with other supplements?

Yes. Its wide natural spectrum and clean label formula make it easy to combine with multivitamins, minerals, or plant extracts.

Keep the essentials - The essence of our extract

Interesting bibliography

• Dording, C. M., et al. (2008). A double-blind, randomized, pilot dose-finding study of maca root (L. meyenii) for the management of SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction. CNS neuroscience & therapeutics, 14(3), 182–191.
• Ulloa Del Carpio, N., et al. (2024). Exploring the chemical and pharmacological variability of Lepidium meyenii: a comprehensive review of the effects of maca. Frontiers in pharmacology, 15, 1360422.
• Gonzales-Arimborgo, C., et al. (2016). Acceptability, Safety, and Efficacy of Oral Administration of Extracts of Black or Red Maca (Lepidium meyenii) in Adult Human Subjects. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 9(3), 49.
• Gonzales, G. F., et al. (2002). Effect of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men. Andrologia, 34(6), 367–372.
• Dording, C. M., et al. (2015). A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of maca root as treatment for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction in women. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2015, 949036.