In the harsh environs of the Andes Mountains of Peru, the hearty maca plant grows serving as the staple food for an equally robust people. At elevations of 11,000-14,000 feet, the severe climate is marked by high winds, bright sun and huge temperature swings. It’s a wonder that maca thrives there.[1]

Maca root, a cruciferous vegetable, has provided sustenance and healing for the high altitude inhabitants of the Andes Mountains for thousands of years. In its own …